Immune responses fine-tuned by recycling centres in T cells

By following the journey of a T cell receptor immediately after it is spurred into action, UNSW scientists, discover how recycling centres inside immune cells control immune reactions.

Research Runtime: Opportunity for collaboration; Speed networking for researchers and clinicians

Created as an opportunity to explore collaborations between researchers and clinicians, the inaugural Research Runtime was recently hosted by UNSW Medicine and brought staff together to explore the theme of Invasion and Evasion – cancer, infectious diseases and immunology.

Expanding rings vital for viable embryos

Katharina Gaus Honoured with International Science and Technology Award

By following the journey of a T cell receptor immediately after it is spurred into action, UNSW scientists, discover how recycling centres inside immune cells control immune reactions.

Insight into the Exquisite Interactions Between Host and Pathogen

A virus is a pathogen that knows more about us than we do, and by understanding it, we can understand more about ourselves, ” explains Dr David Jacques, a structural biologist who was recruited to Single Molecule Science (SMS) at the end of 2017.

Lee lab’s Winning Streak Continues at 2017 BIOMOD Competition

Lawrence Lee and members of his research group at Single Molecule Science have mentored yet another team of undergraduate students to victory at the international biomolecular design competition for students – BIOMOD.

Mighty, Tiny design for improving drug delivery

UNSW’s Team Tiny Trap cleaned up at the 2016 BIOMOD, Biomolecular Design competition with their innovative design for targeted drug delivery.

Inaugural SEAMS 3 min thesis competition

First year PhD student, Matt Govendir from the Biro research group (Cell Motility and Mechanobiology) took home the prize – a gift voucher and a bottle of bubbly - of best thesis presentation. Matt’s research project is on visualising the migration of T cells through the body, and understand how T cells survey and interact with the tumour environment.

Drug Delivery by Nanoparticles: It’s the Shape That Counts

Using a new microscopy technique, UNSW researchers have identified the shapes of nanoparticles most effective at delivering drugs to target sites inside cells, for the greatest impact.

EMBL Australia Partnership PhD Program now up and running

Scientific Head, Professor James Whisstock has announced that EMBL Australia is now taking applications for their PhD program. This is an opportunity for young scientists interested in pursuing an interdisciplinary career in top research groups across Australia. Projects are available in a range of research areas from Disease models to Physics & Biophysics.

Antigen-induced T cell arrest: the role of membrane tension

Melanie Chabaud has been awarded a Long-Term Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) to investigate the molecular events leading to T cell arrest.

Students' lakeside bonding

Ultimate Frisbee, BBQs, campfire sing-a-longs, canoe races and team building fun.