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Professor James Beeson, deputy director, Research Strategy and head of Burnet’s Malaria Immunity and Vaccines Group, has been awarded two grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to drive the development of innovative malaria vaccines.

More than one million Victorians will benefit through the formation of the new Bayside Health (working title) – a voluntary merger between Alfred Health, Peninsula Health and Kooweerup Regional Health.

The inaugural 'Innovations in Allied Health Hospital Workforce National Conference' was held recently. This was a joint La Trobe University School of Allied Health, Human Services & Sport, and Alfred Health event.

Victorian cancer patients receiving immunotherapy are set to benefit from new research which has potential to improve treatment outcomes while at the same time reducing unwanted side effects.

Alfred Research Alliance 'Research Week' is an annual event held in October. Research Week celebrates the eight organisations that come together on one precinct at The Alfred to conduct best-in-class medical research.

The National Health and Medical Research Council and Medical Research Future Fund, have released a joint Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research.

This month, Alfred Health welcomed Mr Adam Horsburgh as the Chief Executive of Alfred Health, and Chair of the Alfred Research Alliance.

Burnet Institute welcomes the Victorian Government's $9.87 million investment in the Pathway to Clean Indoor Air project to build evidence for sustainable policy and solutions to improve indoor air quality management.

Exposure to antibiotics in early life can trigger long-term susceptibility to asthma, according to new research from Monash University.

For the up to 20 per cent of women suffering from a condition known as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), the days leading up to their period can often feel like an almost insurmountable challenge.