Health

Molecular sensor: Developing our patented ‘molecule chips’

The Immuno-storm chip identifies which cancer and COVID-19 patients are at risk of a potentially lethal ‘cytokine storm’.

The International Space Station (ISS) is hosting experiments with an antimicrobial surface developed at AIBN.

Virus fighting surface coating on aircraft and in space

AIBN researchers, in partnership with Boeing (BR&T- Australia) have developed an antiviral surface coating to protect against COVID-19.

AIBN researchers have developed a diagnostic device, called an Immuno-storm chip, that could identify patients at risk of a potentially lethal ‘cytokine storm’.

Life-saving early warning diagnostic for cancer and COVID-19 patients

A new device could help identify which cancer and COVID-19 patients are at risk of a potentially lethal ‘cytokine storm’.

Studying tiny ‘live’ models of the human brain has helped researchers understand its ageing and find a key to potential treatments neurodegenerative diseases.

Using ‘live’ brain models in hunt for Alzheimer’s treatment

Published on: 2 November 2021

Studying tiny ‘live’ models of the human brain has helped researchers understand its ageing and find a key to potential treatments neurodegenerative diseases.

Professor Trent Munro has joined the Advisory Board of Macrobiome Therapeutics.

New role looks at worm saliva to eradicate diabetes

Published on: 28 September 2021

Professor Trent Munro has joined the Advisory Board of Macrobiome Therapeutics.

A team led by AIBN researcher Professor Trent Munro will develop, test and manufacture specific therapeutics in Australia.

Push for antibody solution to COVID-19

Published on: 15 September 2021

AIBN Professor Trent Munro is leading a team to develop, test and manufacture specific therapeutics in Australia, including for use against COVID-19.

‘Anti-ageing’ effect promising for Alzheimer’s treatment

Published on: 3 September 2021

Researchers studying ageing in tiny ‘live’ models of the human brain have found a key to potential treatments for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Overcoming the 'trial and error' in epilepsy treatment

Published on: 30 July 2021

Improving a “trial-and-error approach’’ to epilepsy treatment is the aim of research that encompasses stem cells, artificial intelligence, brain organoids and drug screening.

A student from Kingaroy State High School explores the inner workings of a cell using Virtual Reality

High school students explore nanomaterials

Published on: 30 June 2021

High school students have received hands-on experience developing nanomedicines using state of the art technology.

National investment to produce revolutionary mRNA therapies at UQ

Published on: 29 April 2021

A pilot facility at AIBN could be producing mRNA vaccines and cancer therapies for research and development within months after receiving backing from the Australian Government.