Archive
June 2007
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12 point action plan to address child abuse as a national emergency for all Australian communities
29 June 2007
Two leading child protection organisations, the Australian Childhood Foundation and the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University have today called on the Australian Government to extend its effort to tackle child abu
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Parents can reduce P-Plate crashes
27 June 2007
Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) is targeting parents of P-plate drivers in a new campaign designed to reduce death and injury on Australian roads.
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Traffic diverted for squirrel gliders' own overpass
25 June 2007
The first of three rope bridges and three "glider poles" has been installed across Victoria's busy Hume freeway to allow a means for squirrel gliders, possums and other native animals to pass safely across the road.
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Immune system's fat problem solved
21 June 2007
Monash and Melbourne University scientists have helped unlock a 15-year mystery and advanced understanding of how the human immune system fights disease.
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A tribute to Professor Branko Cesnik and his life's work
18 June 2007
by Professor Michael Kidd (MD 1995)
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Pioneering biochemistry professor explores ageing
18 June 2007
An internationally renowned biochemist has tonight revealed new research to a Monash University audience that shows severe emotional stress can lead to premature ageing of the human body.
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Malaria research breakthrough
18 June 2007
A single, oral dose cure for malaria? This previously unattainable goal is one step closer as new synthetic drugs have been shown to cure malaria in animals in an international research project involving scientists at the Victorian College of Pharmacy at
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Chinese language competition winners head to China
11 June 2007
Monash University students have again been recognised for excellence in Chinese language.
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Crash risk higher for black cars
8 June 2007
Black coloured cars are more likely to be involved in a crash, according to definitive new research linking road safety and vehicle colour.
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Partnership tackles cardiovascular and diabetes related disease
5 June 2007
A new project involving leading researchers from Monash University, the International Diabetes Institute and sanofi-aventis is aiming to help minimise the impact and economic burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes and diabetes-related conditions
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Viral infection research wins commendation
5 June 2007
Understanding how the human body fights viral infections has led to a high commendation in the 2007 Premier's Award for Medical Research for PhD student Fleur Tynan (BSc 2001).