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For over 40 years researchers at the Garvan Institute have been
dedicated to the kind of medical research that aims to relieve human
suffering and improve quality of life. Our work encompasses a range of
diseases that can affect people from early childhood through to late in
life. Garvan NewsFinding that could shed light on "golden staph", candida and allergiesMEDIA RELEASE: 01 Jul 2008 Recent scientific findings explain why people with Hyper IgE Syndrome, or ‘Job’s Syndrome’, are unusually susceptible to certain common infections. By revealing the exact molecular mechanisms involved, they also give us clues as to why some ‘healthy’ people are more prone to these infections than others, and suggest potential treatments.More Silencing of molecular 'conversation' may help curb severe allergiesMEDIA RELEASE: 30 Jun 2008 Scientists in Sydney have identified a process, a synergistic encounter between two molecules, that may account for the extreme allergic reactions some people experience. By silencing at least one of these molecules, it may be possible to treat allergies.More Are the benefits of growth hormone in the athlete's mind?25 Jun 2008 A new study undertaken by scientists in Garvan's Pituitary Research Unit demonstrates the 'placebo effect' in sport. If athletes believe they are using a performance-enhancing drug, they may think their performance improves, and in some it can, even if they are actually taking a dummy drug.More |
PhD Open Day - 12 August 2008![]() Find out about specific research opportunities here at Garvan. Our interests include: Asthma, Arthritis, Autoimmunity, Cancer,
Deafness, Diabetes, Eating Disorders, Osteoporosis, Parkinson’s Disease
and Pituitary Disorders. To attend our PhD Open Day please
register here. Public Open Day - 17 August 2008![]() Please join us here at Garvan on Sunday 17 August. TOURS10:20 am, 10;50 am, 11:20 am, 11:50 am RESEARCH UPDATES PANEL DISCUSSION DISEASE INFORMATION EXPO For more information on this event, click
here. 12th Australasian Autoimmunity Workshop - 15 & 16 August 2008![]() A distinguished selection of speakers will present their latest
research and reflect on current issues in the pathogenesis and
treatment of autoimmune diseases. To download flyer with list of
speakers and contact details of workshop organisers, click
here. Fracture Risk Calculator![]() A calculator developed by scientists in Garvan's Bone Program, based
on data from the 18-year Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study. For men
and women 60 years and over to assess their individual risk of
fracture: Events![]() |