March 2020

A Fat that Fights Infection

Study reveals how the saturated fat palmitic acid helps the immune system fight infections. /read more

Clearing the Air for Recovery

New approach found that can be used to predict which patients will recover after being on a ventilator. /read more

Closing the Gap

A novel conductive biomaterial helps damaged hearts beat normally by reconnecting healthy tissue. /read more

Take a Load Off

Study finds a way to ease the demand for MRI scans for prostate cancer screening. /read more
 
Thank you Dr. Mansoor Husain /read more
Radiology Research Excellence /read more
Krembil Director Honoured /read more
New Chief Data Scientist /read more
 
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