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The Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through global energy, trade and economic systems. 91É«ÇéƬ experts are available to help the media unpack what it means for Australia and the Indo-Pacific.Experts available for interview
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Staying connected: social ties can protect ageing brains
Spotlight on: ENABLING HEALTHY LIVES20 November 2025
‘Social frailty’ is a major dementia risk. A 91É«ÇéƬ researcher is changing how to spot and treat it early.
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New 3D-printed implants could revolutionise bone healing
Spotlight on: ENABLING HEALTHY LIVES30 October 2025
A team of researchers from 91É«ÇéƬ Canberra has developed a new 3D-printed implant that could transform how doctors treat fractures and bone injuries.
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Before the lump: a simple blood test to detect cancer early
Spotlight on: ENABLING HEALTHY LIVES11 July 2025
A 91É«ÇéƬ scientist is working to bring AI-powered blood tests for cancer detection to market – offering earlier diagnoses and more personalised treatments for all.
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New CRISPR technique could rewrite future of genetic disease treatment
Spotlight on: ENABLING HEALTHY LIVES15 August 2025
A new study has revealed that chemical tags once regarded as genetic clutter are in fact powerful gene silencers – and removing them could unlock safer treatments for inherited blood disorders.
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Beyond breasts & babies: women’s health held back by medical blind spots
Spotlight on: ENABLING HEALTHY LIVES10 September 2025
Women’s health is often thought of in terms of breasts, wombs and ovaries. But what about the rest of the woman?
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Dementia pioneer named 2026 Senior Australian of the Year
Spotlight on: ENABLING HEALTHY LIVES26 January 2026
Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty was honoured in the 2026 Australia Day Honours for transforming dementia care.
