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... establish Australia’s first Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) for venom and antivenom with $2.5 million funding from the National Health ... establish Australia’s first Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) for venom and antivenom with $2.5 million funding from the National Health ... Professor Geoffrey Isbister from Calvary Mater Newcastle, the CRE for venom and antivenom represents a major advancement for venom research in ...
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... well as recommended changes to testing. “Our study found that snake venom detection kits, which are used after patients present with a ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
... in Australia. He has established a world-leading laboratory in venom measurement, assessment of venom function and testing antivenom efficacy. His most important ... determined the appropriate dose of antivenom. These studies include venom detection in patient blood and measure the effect of antivenom. ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
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- Studying the effects of envenomation and antivenom treatment of snake and spider bites through the collection of clinical and laboratory data.
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... of a patent for a topical treatment which can slow the spread of venom from snake and other venomous animal bites and potentially save ...
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New study from venom expert Professor Geoff Isbister shows not all marine stings are ... box jellyfish commonly known as the sea wasp. University of Newcastle venom expert Professor Geoff Isbister said the study expanded on earlier ... leads Australia's first Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) for venom and antivenom at the University of Newcastle and researches in ...
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A new Centre for Research Excellence in Implementation for Community Chronic Disease Prevention has received NHMRC funding
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... van Helden and his team while investigating lymphatic pumping of venom from snake bites has led to the production of a topical treatment for snakebites which slows the spread of venom from the lymph system. This may be particularly important for ...
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Two former HMRI chairs and a toxicology researcher were named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in Queens Birthday Honours.
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The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is opening its doors to the public for the first time on Thursday, September 26, to showcase the breadth of research being undertaken in the region.
