Research News
May 2012
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$20 million boost for neurotrauma research
24 May 2012
Research into the care and rehabilitation of road trauma victims with severe traumatic brain and spinal injuries has received a $20 million boost from the Victorian Government.
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Designer medicines beat ‘food factor’
24 May 2012
Disease-controlling drugs can be absorbed in the body more efficiently and without food, in a new development by scientists.
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Drug allergy breakthrough
24 May 2012
Australian researchers have discovered why people develop life-threatening allergies after receiving treatment for conditions such as epilepsy and AIDS.
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Dredging not the answer to Tamar silt problem
24 May 2012
New research has shown that the 200 year-old siltation problem in Tasmania's Tamar River is a symptom of broader environmental damage and will not be solved by dredging alone.
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Conference celebrates a high note
23 May 2012
The claim long-held by musicians that their works have the power to change society will be put to the test at an upcoming conference examining music policy in the international economy.
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Age is no barrier in the workplace
23 May 2012
Older managers bring as much value to an organisation as their younger counterparts, according to new research.
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Leader shares research innovations into schizophrenia
23 May 2012
A new international collaboration will help develop strategies to combat schizophrenia, a disease affecting more than 24 million people worldwide.
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Strengthening ties with Latin America
21 May 2012
Monash University’s global reputation has been further enhanced with the signing of a new agreement with one of the oldest universities in Latin America.
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Climate change effects, a global priority
21 May 2012
Managing the environment in the face of a changing climate is a challenge Monash University researchers relish, embarking on new research into freshwater biodiversity.
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The death of Osama bin Laden and the US presidential elections
18 May 2012
Just over twelve months after the death of its infamous leader, Al Qaeda once again looms large in evening news reports.
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The killer dinosaurs of south-eastern Australia
17 May 2012
At least seven different killer dinosaurs once lived in what is now south-eastern Australia, a new study has found.
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Victorian ambulance study wins Stawell Prize
17 May 2012
A study investigating the increasing demand for ambulance services by an ageing population has earned Monash University the prestigious 2012 Stawell Prize.
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Older mums putting health at risk
17 May 2012
Delayed childbearing for an increasing number of women is putting them at higher risk of serious illness and complications, a new study has found.
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Parents cautioned about risks of youth gambling
14 May 2012
Australian youth must be made aware of marketing strategies used to encourage them to gamble, according to a leading researcher.
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Making sense of concussion management
14 May 2012
A major survey by Monash researchers will delve into the brains of community football club coaches and trainers, looking into their knowledge of concussion management.
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A solution to a life-threatening allergy
11 May 2012
For around one in 100 Australians who have food allergy, simply ingesting a small amount of pasta containing shellfish can be life-threatening.
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The joys and struggles of migrant women
11 May 2012
The hardships of finding work for recently migrated women in the Shepparton region is to come under the microscope in a new research project.
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It’s time to get young people out of nursing homes
11 May 2012
More than 600 Australians aged under 50 who have a disability currently live in nursing homes. The facilities aren’t tailored to their needs and effectively isolate them from society.
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Mortality reporting system alive and well
10 May 2012
A Monash University academic has conducted a world-first evaluation of Vietnam's 20-year-old A6 mortality reporting system.
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Future thinker
9 May 2012
The progressive ideas of a leading engineer who wants to bury excess carbon dioxide deep underground have earned him a seat at one of Australia's most influential discussions.
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Pregnant women taking risks with asthma medication
8 May 2012
Pregnant women are exposing themselves and their unborn babies to unnecessary risk by stopping their asthma medication without consulting their doctor.
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A rare insight into a complex brain illness
8 May 2012
A leading mental health expert will provide a rare insight into a complex brain illness affecting one in 100 people during their lifetime, at a public event next week.
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When too much sun is not enough
7 May 2012
Lupus patients show more severe symptoms of the disease if their vitamin D levels are low, an Australian-first study has found.
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Match Review Panel reduces rough play
7 May 2012
The level of on-field violence in Australian Rules football games has been reduced since the introduction of the Match Review Panel in 2005, a new study has found.
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Prato's riveting Renaissance past
7 May 2012
Monash University’s Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and the Bill Kent Foundation Fund will celebrate 10 years of operations in Prato this month.
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Global change puts plankton under threat
7 May 2012
Changes in the ocean’s chemistry, as a result of global warming, threaten organisms such as marine plankton to a greater extent than previously thought, according to new research.
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Active children more likely to argue
7 May 2012
Preschool children who are more physically active are more likely to show behavioural problems, a study has found.
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Harry Potter inspires easy to read blood test
4 May 2012
Inspired by the ideas of author J.K. Rowling, Australian scientists have created a rapid new blood test that spells out a patient’s blood type on bioactive paper.
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Intensive training for road safety leaders
3 May 2012
Australia's most respected accident research centres will launch an intensive new training program for senior executives from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
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Poisonous toxins a risk to African food security
2 May 2012
A staple crop, known as cassava, in southeast Africa contains levels of toxins above those recommended safe for human consumption, a new study has found.
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Obesity affects job prospects for women
1 May 2012
Obese women are more likely to be discriminated against when applying for jobs and receive lower starting salaries than their non-overweight colleagues, a new study has found.
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