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3D printed catheter enters commercialisation phase

Dr Jiawen Li

A ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide research project that will use a novel 3D printed imaging catheter to improve detection of cardiovascular disease has been funded in the 2022 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Development Grant round. 

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Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

Dr Daniel Thomas and Rolf Suzle stand in front of the camera

New research has found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.

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SA economic growth to moderate as headwinds intensify and capacity constraints are reached

Adelaide CBD at night

South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s economy will continue to expand in the new year, but at a slower pace. After two years of rapid growth, the state economy is now operating at a very high level of capacity utilisation with unemployment at low levels.

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New pathways for aspiring women politicians

Pathways into Politics

The Pathways to Politics Program for Women has announced a new program in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ to lift gender equality and diversity in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n politics.

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Taskforce tackles uncontrolled blood pressure

Nigel Stocks

A leading academic general practitioner from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide with a strong interest and track record in cardiovascular health has been included on a new National Hypertension Taskforce that wants to double blood pressure (BP) control rates in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ by 2030.

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Children’s oral health under the microscope

National Child Oral Health Study

Researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide will conduct a wide-ranging nationwide study on the extent and causes of tooth decay in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n children and the mental health, education and financial impacts that it has.

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Innovative ideas for vital medical issues

Goodman cres

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has received more than $7.5 million in funding to support seven innovative research projects that aim to address major health issues such as bowel and breast cancer, septic shock and malaria.

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Fusion of expertise aims to develop sovereign capability

An image of a laser

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has joined a coalition of global laser technology heavyweights which aims to kickstart the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n laser industry. An MOU includes plans for the first joint initiative to build a high energy laser facility in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.

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Researchers find the snake clitoris

A death adder snake curled up on the ground

An international team of researchers, led by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has provided the first anatomical description of the female snake clitoris, in a first-of-its-kind study.

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Partnership blends leading wine research capabilities

Waite campus

Today, Monday 12 December, a partnership between the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and the (AWRI) will be cemented with support from . The partnership will benefit the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n grape and wine sector by improving grape and wine quality and production, and by building business sustainability.

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