James Related News
Completely novel action of insulin unveiled
MEDIA RELEASE:
05 Nov 2008
Freddy Yip, a Garvan PhD student, has found a significant missing link in our knowledge about insulin and how it helps cells absorb glucose. Freddy's finding reveals an important molecular mechanism activated by insulin.
Research agreement to reveal secret lives of cells
MEDIA RELEASE:
06 Aug 2008
Garvan and CSIRO have signed a three-year collaboration agreement to investigate important cellular processes, including those impaired by diseases such as diabetes. They will be using a new computer vision system they developed jointly to watch intricate cellular processes in real time.
A tonne of bitter melon produces sweet results for diabetes
MEDIA RELEASE:
22 Mar 2008
Teams from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica pulped roughly a tonne of fresh bitter melon and extracted four very promising bioactive components that explain why it is has been used in Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. It now promises to be an effective treatment for Type 2 diabetes.
New Fellowship Strengthens Garvan Potential to find a cure for Type 2 diabetes
MEDIA RELEASE:
06 Dec 2007
We are very pleased to announce the establishment of the GlaxoSmithKline Don Chisholm Fellowship for Diabetes Research – a position dedicated to vital research into the causes, processes and treatments for Type 2 diabetes, one of Australia’s most common and serious diseases.
Professor David James elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
15 Mar 2007
The Director of Garvan’s Diabetes and Obesity Research Program, Professor David James, has been elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of his outstanding contributions to science.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for diabetes has scientific backing
01 Aug 2006
Reports of a traditional Chinese medicine having beneficial effects for people suffering from type 2 diabetes now has some scientific evidence to back up the claims.
Garvan student wins prestigious University Medal
01 Feb 2006
Yvonne Ng, a 2005 Honours student in the Diabetes and Obesity Research Program, has won the UNSW University Medal for Molecular Biology
