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Swinburne to advance cardiac care and asbestos detection with industry-engaged grants

Swinburne has secured two grants from Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite program to support innovative commercialisation projects. 

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Wednesday 12 March 2025
Stroke survivor Caleb Rixon spoke at Swinburne’s 2025 MedTechVic Showcase: Innovation in Collaboration
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Swinburne’s 2025 MedTechVic showcase celebrates innovation in collaboration

Swinburne University of Technology’s MedTechVic hub brought together researchers, industry partners and end users of medical and assistive devices at their recent 2025 annual showcase.

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Thursday 20 February 2025
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Medical cannabis mysteries to be unlocked by new five-year NHMRC project

A new Swinburne-led medical cannabis investigation aims to help close the knowledge gap surrounding the drug and its potential in society.

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Wednesday 26 February 2025
Scientists are experimenting and research with molecule model, DNA, Human Biology, analyzing data DNA gene transfer and gene therapy, Genetic research, Science with molecules and atoms, Biotechnology
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Epilepsy and high blood pressure in the sights of Swinburne’s $2.7 million in NHMRC funding

Swinburne has successfully secured $2.7 million in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Project Grants to address two major health concerns for millions of Australians: high blood pressure and epilepsy.

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Wednesday 18 December 2024
Tony Ryder is standing in the Indigenous Learning Circle. He is wearing a beaning and a shirt with black, yellow and red stripes. Behind him is some greenery and some of the campus buildings.
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Real connections and support at Swinburne helping Tony succeed

Swinburne University of Technology’s Moondani Toombadool Centre has helped Bachelor of Nursing student Tony Ryder find cultural connection and community 3000km from home.

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Wednesday 25 September 2024

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