Celebrating the Future of Neuroscience: UniSA & NRF Partnership
On the 22nd January we had the privilege of coming together to recognise and celebrate the next generation of brilliant neuroscientists.
On Wednesday 22nd January, we had the privilege of coming together to recognise and celebrate the next generation of brilliant neuroscientists.
The NRF Research Vacation Scholarships were proudly presented to Martin Wong and Mahshiat, both exceptional individuals showing immense promise in their research journeys.
A special moment was the presentation of the Richard Buttery NRF Glioblastoma Research Vacation Scholarship to Matthew Lim by Kerry Buttery, in honor of his outstanding commitment to the field.
Additionally, Matt Adams presented the Chris Adams UniSA Brain Tumour Research Grant to the dedicated Ruhi Polara.
The event was further enriched by an inspiring insight into Ruhi Polara's cutting-edge research on Glioblastoma, followed by an exclusive tour of the impressive UniSA labs.
A heartfelt thank you to UniSA for hosting this inspiring event and giving us the opportunity to honor these incredible researchers. Their contributions are advancing neurosurgical treatments and bringing hope to many.
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Ruhi Polara | Chris Adams Research Grant
Targeting Tumour Weakness to Fight Glioblastoma
“By targeting CD47, we can exploit glioblastoma’s metabolic
vulnerabilities, offering a novel therapeutic approach to improve patient outcomes.”
Supervisor: Professor Stuart Pitson, Molecular Therapeutics Laboratory, Centre for Cancer Biology UniSA
Matthew Lim | Richard Buttery Glioblastoma Research Vacation Scholarship
“We aim to understand how patient glioblastoma cells resist chemotherapy. This work will improve our world-leading preclinical models – aiding future evaluation of new experimental therapies."
Supervisor: Professor Stuart Pitson, Molecular Therapeutics Laboratory, Centre for Cancer Biology UniSA
Martin Wong | NRF Vacation Scholarship
Tracking Glioblastoma Evolution to Personalise Treatment
“We’re identifying biomarkers that predict tumour changes after treatment, helping tailor therapies to improve outcomes for patients.”
Supervisor: Associate Professor Guillermo Gomez, Tissue Architecture and Organ Function Laboratory, Centre for Cancer Biology UniSA
Mahshiat Tahsin | NRF Vacation Scholarship
Tackling Childhood Brain Cancer
“This project uses genomics, stem cell and organoid disease modelling to identify new genes predisposing children to high-risk brain cancer. Understanding disease origin paves the way for improved therapies that increase cure rates and decrease treatment toxicity."
Supervisior: Associate Professor Quenten Schwarz, Neurovascular Research Laboratory, Centre for Cancer Biology, UniSA
