WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
@wehi-research.bsky.social
🔬 We research and develop treatments for cancer, diseases of development and ageing, immune disorders and infections.
https://www.wehi.edu.au
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A study led by WEHI and @onjcri.org.au has uncovered a new way to track heterogeneous breast cancer cells as they metastasise to secondary organs.
The findings could lead to a powerful new tool to study the complexity of metastatic breast cancer.
Published in NPJ Imaging: rdcu.be/eOKdU
The findings could lead to a powerful new tool to study the complexity of metastatic breast cancer.
Published in NPJ Imaging: rdcu.be/eOKdU
November 17, 2025 at 1:55 AM
A study led by WEHI and @onjcri.org.au has uncovered a new way to track heterogeneous breast cancer cells as they metastasise to secondary organs.
The findings could lead to a powerful new tool to study the complexity of metastatic breast cancer.
Published in NPJ Imaging: rdcu.be/eOKdU
The findings could lead to a powerful new tool to study the complexity of metastatic breast cancer.
Published in NPJ Imaging: rdcu.be/eOKdU
New WEHI research shows caspase-8 is a driver of severe COVID-19 through modulation of inflammation, but not through induction of apoptosis.
The landmark study is the first to clarify the protein's role in COVID disease in vivo.
Published in Nature Communications.
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The landmark study is the first to clarify the protein's role in COVID disease in vivo.
Published in Nature Communications.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
New WEHI research shows caspase-8 is a driver of severe COVID-19 through modulation of inflammation, but not through induction of apoptosis.
The landmark study is the first to clarify the protein's role in COVID disease in vivo.
Published in Nature Communications.
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The landmark study is the first to clarify the protein's role in COVID disease in vivo.
Published in Nature Communications.
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Science is a team effort! We’re shining a light on some of WEHI’s indispensable team members.
Meet our ⭐s: Dr Julia Man, Goran Arsovski & Kelly Trueman, each playing a vital role in powering lifesaving research.
Find out what they do: www.wehi.edu.au/news/the-pow...
Meet our ⭐s: Dr Julia Man, Goran Arsovski & Kelly Trueman, each playing a vital role in powering lifesaving research.
Find out what they do: www.wehi.edu.au/news/the-pow...
The powerhouse behind the lab
It takes a colossal effort to turn brilliant ideas into an actual pill or therapy that can help someone regain their health.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Science is a team effort! We’re shining a light on some of WEHI’s indispensable team members.
Meet our ⭐s: Dr Julia Man, Goran Arsovski & Kelly Trueman, each playing a vital role in powering lifesaving research.
Find out what they do: www.wehi.edu.au/news/the-pow...
Meet our ⭐s: Dr Julia Man, Goran Arsovski & Kelly Trueman, each playing a vital role in powering lifesaving research.
Find out what they do: www.wehi.edu.au/news/the-pow...
New clinical research co-led by WEHI, RMIT and @sydney.edu.au TrialsCentre has uncovered a novel blood test that may outperform the current gold standard HRD test in predicting ovarian cancer treatment responses.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
New clinical research co-led by WEHI, RMIT and @sydney.edu.au TrialsCentre has uncovered a novel blood test that may outperform the current gold standard HRD test in predicting ovarian cancer treatment responses.
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World-first diagnostic: a less painful path to coeliac diagnosis is on its way. 🧪🩸👏
The future of health starts in our labs today.
#Coeliac #CoeliacDisease #GlutenFree
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The future of health starts in our labs today.
#Coeliac #CoeliacDisease #GlutenFree
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November 7, 2025 at 4:35 AM
World-first diagnostic: a less painful path to coeliac diagnosis is on its way. 🧪🩸👏
The future of health starts in our labs today.
#Coeliac #CoeliacDisease #GlutenFree
More 👉 www.wehi.edu.au/news/landmar...
The future of health starts in our labs today.
#Coeliac #CoeliacDisease #GlutenFree
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We’re leading a new five-year national clinical trial investigating accelerated treatment to improve quality of life for people with #glioblastoma, backed by $1.49m from the #MRFF.
More: www.wehi.edu.au/news/brain-c...
#BrainCancer #ClinicalTrial
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#BrainCancer #ClinicalTrial
November 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We’re leading a new five-year national clinical trial investigating accelerated treatment to improve quality of life for people with #glioblastoma, backed by $1.49m from the #MRFF.
More: www.wehi.edu.au/news/brain-c...
#BrainCancer #ClinicalTrial
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#BrainCancer #ClinicalTrial
“I’m excited to champion a future where Australian research delivers lasting impact – transforming discovery into better health outcomes, thriving enterprises & innovative solutions to our toughest health challenges.”
- Prof Ken Smith, WEHI Director & new @aamri.bsky.social Board member
- Prof Ken Smith, WEHI Director & new @aamri.bsky.social Board member
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
“I’m excited to champion a future where Australian research delivers lasting impact – transforming discovery into better health outcomes, thriving enterprises & innovative solutions to our toughest health challenges.”
- Prof Ken Smith, WEHI Director & new @aamri.bsky.social Board member
- Prof Ken Smith, WEHI Director & new @aamri.bsky.social Board member
WEHI stands behind the @aamri.bsky.social campaign to strengthen the sector and secure the future of medical research.
Join the call to release the full MRFF and support our scientists to keep saving lives.
Find out more: www.aamri.org.au/mrff
#releasethefullmrff
Join the call to release the full MRFF and support our scientists to keep saving lives.
Find out more: www.aamri.org.au/mrff
#releasethefullmrff
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 AM
WEHI stands behind the @aamri.bsky.social campaign to strengthen the sector and secure the future of medical research.
Join the call to release the full MRFF and support our scientists to keep saving lives.
Find out more: www.aamri.org.au/mrff
#releasethefullmrff
Join the call to release the full MRFF and support our scientists to keep saving lives.
Find out more: www.aamri.org.au/mrff
#releasethefullmrff
We’re incredibly proud to share Professor Peter Gibbs has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences 👏 🎉
He is one of 29 new AAHMS Fellows to be recognised for outstanding contributions towards medical research.
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He is one of 29 new AAHMS Fellows to be recognised for outstanding contributions towards medical research.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We’re incredibly proud to share Professor Peter Gibbs has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences 👏 🎉
He is one of 29 new AAHMS Fellows to be recognised for outstanding contributions towards medical research.
www.wehi.edu.au/news/cancer-...
He is one of 29 new AAHMS Fellows to be recognised for outstanding contributions towards medical research.
www.wehi.edu.au/news/cancer-...
Imagine if immune health checks were as routine as heart checks.
At the Snow Centre for Immune Health, we're not just imagining.
Our mission: to lead a new era of medical discovery to improve lives.
Learn more: snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth
At the Snow Centre for Immune Health, we're not just imagining.
Our mission: to lead a new era of medical discovery to improve lives.
Learn more: snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth
October 27, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Imagine if immune health checks were as routine as heart checks.
At the Snow Centre for Immune Health, we're not just imagining.
Our mission: to lead a new era of medical discovery to improve lives.
Learn more: snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth
At the Snow Centre for Immune Health, we're not just imagining.
Our mission: to lead a new era of medical discovery to improve lives.
Learn more: snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth
Imagine if immune health checks were as routine as heart checks.
At the Snow Centre for Immune Health, we're not just imagining.
Our mission: to lead a new era of medical discovery to improve lives.
Learn more: snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth
At the Snow Centre for Immune Health, we're not just imagining.
Our mission: to lead a new era of medical discovery to improve lives.
Learn more: snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth
October 27, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Imagine if immune health checks were as routine as heart checks.
At the Snow Centre for Immune Health, we're not just imagining.
Our mission: to lead a new era of medical discovery to improve lives.
Learn more: snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth
At the Snow Centre for Immune Health, we're not just imagining.
Our mission: to lead a new era of medical discovery to improve lives.
Learn more: snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth
WEHI & icddr_b have secured a $4m grant for a clinical trial in Bangladesh testing oral tranexamic acid (TXA) to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding in adolescent girls. 41% miss school due to periods. TXA is low-cost, boosts haemoglobin & improves quality of life.
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
WEHI & icddr_b have secured a $4m grant for a clinical trial in Bangladesh testing oral tranexamic acid (TXA) to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding in adolescent girls. 41% miss school due to periods. TXA is low-cost, boosts haemoglobin & improves quality of life.
PhD student Jacqui Ormsby is exploring ‘dark’ kinases and their link to ubiquitin.
This could reveal new ways cells regulate signaling and respond to stress or infection. Meet Jacqui and learn about her work.
www.wehi.edu.au/news/explori...
This could reveal new ways cells regulate signaling and respond to stress or infection. Meet Jacqui and learn about her work.
www.wehi.edu.au/news/explori...
Exploring the ‘dark’ unknown of cell signalling
Originally from New Zealand, Jacqueline Ormsby is pursuing her PhD at WEHI.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
PhD student Jacqui Ormsby is exploring ‘dark’ kinases and their link to ubiquitin.
This could reveal new ways cells regulate signaling and respond to stress or infection. Meet Jacqui and learn about her work.
www.wehi.edu.au/news/explori...
This could reveal new ways cells regulate signaling and respond to stress or infection. Meet Jacqui and learn about her work.
www.wehi.edu.au/news/explori...
A WEHI-led study shows ctDNA testing can detect residual disease post-surgery and predict recurrence risk – guiding chemo decisions for stage 3 colon cancer patients.
Findings presented at #ESMO25 (@myesmo.bsky.social) and published in Nature Medicine.
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Findings presented at #ESMO25 (@myesmo.bsky.social) and published in Nature Medicine.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A WEHI-led study shows ctDNA testing can detect residual disease post-surgery and predict recurrence risk – guiding chemo decisions for stage 3 colon cancer patients.
Findings presented at #ESMO25 (@myesmo.bsky.social) and published in Nature Medicine.
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Findings presented at #ESMO25 (@myesmo.bsky.social) and published in Nature Medicine.
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Ever wondered how your immune system really works?
Meet the minds, explore the science, and dive into immune health like never before.
We’d love to hear what you discover.
snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth #SnowCentre
Meet the minds, explore the science, and dive into immune health like never before.
We’d love to hear what you discover.
snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth #SnowCentre
October 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Ever wondered how your immune system really works?
Meet the minds, explore the science, and dive into immune health like never before.
We’d love to hear what you discover.
snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth #SnowCentre
Meet the minds, explore the science, and dive into immune health like never before.
We’d love to hear what you discover.
snowimmunehealth.org.au
#ImmuneHealth #SnowCentre
Clinician-scientist Dr Charlotte Slade works between patient care at RMH and her labs at the Snow Centre for Immune Health at WEHI. Proximity is vital - immune cells must be processed quickly to remain viable for cutting-edge research.
Read more: www.wehi.edu.au/news/power-o...
Read more: www.wehi.edu.au/news/power-o...
Power of partnership: brighter, faster, more impactful together
For Dr Charlotte Slade, the longstanding partnership between WEHI and one of the country’s largest health providers, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), represents a collaboration like no other.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Clinician-scientist Dr Charlotte Slade works between patient care at RMH and her labs at the Snow Centre for Immune Health at WEHI. Proximity is vital - immune cells must be processed quickly to remain viable for cutting-edge research.
Read more: www.wehi.edu.au/news/power-o...
Read more: www.wehi.edu.au/news/power-o...
🔬 We’re recruiting: Translational Research Scientist (Cell Therapy Manufacturing)
Join the Jenkins Lab at WEHI and be at the forefront of research in immunotherapy for brain cancer.
For full details and to apply visit: wehi.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/WEHI/job/Par...
Join the Jenkins Lab at WEHI and be at the forefront of research in immunotherapy for brain cancer.
For full details and to apply visit: wehi.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/WEHI/job/Par...
October 8, 2025 at 7:07 AM
🔬 We’re recruiting: Translational Research Scientist (Cell Therapy Manufacturing)
Join the Jenkins Lab at WEHI and be at the forefront of research in immunotherapy for brain cancer.
For full details and to apply visit: wehi.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/WEHI/job/Par...
Join the Jenkins Lab at WEHI and be at the forefront of research in immunotherapy for brain cancer.
For full details and to apply visit: wehi.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/WEHI/job/Par...
Dr Cavan Bennett’s discovery linking iron regulation to polycythaemia vera (PV) is driving real-world change. He found that high hepcidin levels reduce red blood cell production, leading to clinical trials of a new drug: Divesiran.
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Finding the iron link to a rare blood cancer
Dr Cavan Bennett won this year’s prestigious Burnet Prize, WEHI’s top annual award.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Dr Cavan Bennett’s discovery linking iron regulation to polycythaemia vera (PV) is driving real-world change. He found that high hepcidin levels reduce red blood cell production, leading to clinical trials of a new drug: Divesiran.
🔗 www.wehi.edu.au/news/finding...
🔗 www.wehi.edu.au/news/finding...
This image shows uniquely marked mouse liver cells. Researchers use genetically modified mice to mutate different cells within the liver and determine whether they are responsible for causing tumours.
See the #ArtOfScience gallery: www.wehi.edu.au/art-of-scien...
See the #ArtOfScience gallery: www.wehi.edu.au/art-of-scien...
September 30, 2025 at 4:19 AM
This image shows uniquely marked mouse liver cells. Researchers use genetically modified mice to mutate different cells within the liver and determine whether they are responsible for causing tumours.
See the #ArtOfScience gallery: www.wehi.edu.au/art-of-scien...
See the #ArtOfScience gallery: www.wehi.edu.au/art-of-scien...
We are pleased to announce the appointment of business leader and philanthropist John Dyson as the next President of WEHI’s Board, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for WEHI.
More: www.wehi.edu.au/news/john-dy...
More: www.wehi.edu.au/news/john-dy...
September 29, 2025 at 4:18 AM
We are pleased to announce the appointment of business leader and philanthropist John Dyson as the next President of WEHI’s Board, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for WEHI.
More: www.wehi.edu.au/news/john-dy...
More: www.wehi.edu.au/news/john-dy...
Want to change the future of immune health? Dr Samantha Chan is - and it all started with a PhD.
The Snow Centre is offering fully funded scholarships to support clinician-researchers.
Applications close 5 October. www.wehi.edu.au/collaborativ...
#PhD #Scholarship #ImmuneHealth
The Snow Centre is offering fully funded scholarships to support clinician-researchers.
Applications close 5 October. www.wehi.edu.au/collaborativ...
#PhD #Scholarship #ImmuneHealth
September 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Want to change the future of immune health? Dr Samantha Chan is - and it all started with a PhD.
The Snow Centre is offering fully funded scholarships to support clinician-researchers.
Applications close 5 October. www.wehi.edu.au/collaborativ...
#PhD #Scholarship #ImmuneHealth
The Snow Centre is offering fully funded scholarships to support clinician-researchers.
Applications close 5 October. www.wehi.edu.au/collaborativ...
#PhD #Scholarship #ImmuneHealth
WEHI scientists led by @groomlab.bsky.social @chinweetan.bsky.social map how Tfh cells tailor instructions based on infection type. A step toward smarter vaccines and therapies.
📄 In @natimmunol.nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🔗 Read more: www.wehi.edu.au/news/unlocki...
📄 In @natimmunol.nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🔗 Read more: www.wehi.edu.au/news/unlocki...
September 24, 2025 at 12:42 AM
WEHI scientists led by @groomlab.bsky.social @chinweetan.bsky.social map how Tfh cells tailor instructions based on infection type. A step toward smarter vaccines and therapies.
📄 In @natimmunol.nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🔗 Read more: www.wehi.edu.au/news/unlocki...
📄 In @natimmunol.nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🔗 Read more: www.wehi.edu.au/news/unlocki...
Red blood cells are analysed inside a lab-on-a-chip, a tiny device that condenses the complexity of a lab into postage-stamp size. Researchers are using these to tackle malaria with speed and precision.
See the #ArtOfScience gallery: www.wehi.edu.au/art-of-scien...
See the #ArtOfScience gallery: www.wehi.edu.au/art-of-scien...
September 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Red blood cells are analysed inside a lab-on-a-chip, a tiny device that condenses the complexity of a lab into postage-stamp size. Researchers are using these to tackle malaria with speed and precision.
See the #ArtOfScience gallery: www.wehi.edu.au/art-of-scien...
See the #ArtOfScience gallery: www.wehi.edu.au/art-of-scien...
Wonderful to welcome the inaugural members of our new Independent Scientific Advisory Board to WEHI, renowned leaders with a wealth of experience who will help shape our scientific strategy and research focus.
Read the story: www.wehi.edu.au/news/renowne...
Read the story: www.wehi.edu.au/news/renowne...
Renowned leaders appointed to new WEHI advisory board
WEHI is bringing together leading experts and research pioneers to help shape the institute’s future, through the establishment of a new Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB).
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September 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Wonderful to welcome the inaugural members of our new Independent Scientific Advisory Board to WEHI, renowned leaders with a wealth of experience who will help shape our scientific strategy and research focus.
Read the story: www.wehi.edu.au/news/renowne...
Read the story: www.wehi.edu.au/news/renowne...
Last week, WEHI staff and students stepped away from the labs and laptops to join our R U OK? Day run and walk at Princes Park. 💛
Whether running or strolling, it was a wonderful chance to support each other’s wellbeing — with some furry friends along for the fun too! 🐾
Whether running or strolling, it was a wonderful chance to support each other’s wellbeing — with some furry friends along for the fun too! 🐾
September 18, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Last week, WEHI staff and students stepped away from the labs and laptops to join our R U OK? Day run and walk at Princes Park. 💛
Whether running or strolling, it was a wonderful chance to support each other’s wellbeing — with some furry friends along for the fun too! 🐾
Whether running or strolling, it was a wonderful chance to support each other’s wellbeing — with some furry friends along for the fun too! 🐾