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Researchers discover localised pain relief using known chemical reaction
A team of international researchers including those from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have taken a well-known chemical reaction as the basis of a new generation of targeted pain relief medication.
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Dr Tiffany Tan Awarded $100,000 Berns-SPIE SPARK Grant

Congratulations to IPAS Member Dr Tiffany Tan, who has just been awardedÌý$100,000 as part of the Berns-SPIE SPARK Grants to advance her groundbreaking biomedical project.ÌýPart of the Reproductive Success Group group, led by A/Prof Kylie Dunning, Tiffany is leveraging photonics for advancing a multimodal microscope to enhance embryo quality assessment, showcasingÌýthe vital role of transdisciplinary research in driving innovation.
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IPAS Photonics & Pizza Night 2024

On Tuesday, ÌýOctober 15th, The Braggs proudly welcomed 80 high-achieving undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds at the IPAS Photonics Showcase and Pizza Night. The event was a true success, showcasing over 25 pioneering projects from IPAS research groups and celebrating the spirit of innovation and discovery.
Commercialising the Real-Time Identification of Minerals, Materials and Chemicals

Defence Trailblazer, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and Loughan Technology Group have signed a research project agreement to advance the development and commercialisation of Novel Fluorescence technology. The groundbreaking project aims to address significant challenges in the real-time field detection of hazardous materials, minerals, and chemicals.
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2024 IPAS Photonics Showcase and Pizza Night

Join IPAS to explore cutting-edge photonics technology! Enjoy poster presentations, lab tours, demos & network with experts over FREE pizza!
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Inspiring Future Scientists: A Successful Careers Night at IPAS

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Institute of Physics and the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) hosted a vibrant Careers Night, attracting over 100 students and parents eager to explore the world of physics and STEM. Now in its third year, this annual event continues to grow, highlighting the increasing interest in physics studies among high school students.
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Space fibres touch down for in-depth analysis

Glass fibre drawn in space has returned back to the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing for anlaysis. The fibre could prove transformative forÌýquantum communication due to its properties.
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R U OK? Day at IPAS

September 12 is R U OK? Day, a reminder to stay connected and have meaningful conversations to support one another through tough times. As part of this National Day of Action, we invited our community to engage in meaningful conversations in a safe and supportive setting.
IPAS at SPIE Optics + Photonics 2024

We celebrate the contributions of IPAS members who recently participated in the SPIE Optics + Photonics 2024 conference in San Diego.ÌýThe Centre of Light for Life (CLL) at IPAS was well-represented by , , and PhD candidate , who showcased their cutting-edge research to an international audience.
Dr Emma Watson Awarded 2025 DECRA for Nucleic Acid-Based Molecular Circuitry

Congratulations to on receiving the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), with funding totaling $483,591. This award will support her innovative project, "Nucleic Acid-Based Molecular Circuitry to Control Biological Processes," which aims to advance the field of biosensing and molecular control.
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