Cardiovascular researcher studying new ways to treat stroke and hypertension. Professor in Physiology at La Trobe University @LaTrobe_CVR. Cats fan. Runner.
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π§ New LIMS & @LaTrobe_CVR x Baker Institute stroke research reveals the spleen drives damaging brain inflammation after stroke. Blocking the immune signal S100A8/A9 cut brain injury by ~35% and improved recovery, pointing to promising new treatments π latrobe.edu.au/news/articlesβ¦
ALT Stroke, inflammation and the spleen. LIMS and Baker Institute researchers uncover important link between the brain and immune system post-stroke, opening pathways to new, improved stroke recovery treatments. ID: Headshot of La Trobe lead researcher Dr Helena Kim in her lab.
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Could the spleen hold the key to stroke recovery?
La Trobe x @BakerResearchAu researchers have uncovered an important new link between the brain and immune system after stroke, which could lead to potential new treatments to improve recovery and reduce long-term disability. latrobe.edu.au/news/articles⦠#latrobeuni
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π La Trobe University researchers secure $11M+ through NHMRC Ideas Grants! π
π§ Prof Chris Sobey, Dr Michael De Silva & Dr Hyun Ah Kim β Post-menopausal therapy for cognitive & cardiovascular health.
π₯ Dr Travis Johnson, A/Prof Sebastian Dworkin & A/Prof Zhen He β Health-restoring diets for Inherited Metabolic Diseases.
π¦ Dr Shannon Hedtke β Targeting lymphatic filariasis hotspots to eliminate this preventable disease.
π¦ Prof Karla Helbig & Prof Adam Mechler β Boosting innate immunity with artificial lipid droplets.
πRead more: tinyurl.com/39ks3hb4
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At the forefront of stroke research in CCBDR, Prof. Chris Sobey and Dr. Richard Zhang share their latest research at World Congress of Stroke (WSC) in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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I am thrilled to share that I have been awarded the 2025 ARC DECRA. Special thanks to @laurentmay , Prof Arthur Christopoulos, @gregory_kj , @Dr_MLHalls , @rebeccahritchie, ACvA mentor @ChrisSobey4, talented PhD students @camsinhlu and @huanyeekoh.
Congratulations to @SarahJ_Piper, @ngocanhddb and @brianpcary, all from @MIPS_DDB, for each receiving an
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1/3. We are so proud of these SABE & @LIMSLTU researchers! Prof Stephanie Gras (L2), Prof Ivan Poon (L1) & Dr Ebony Monson (EL1) have been awarded a total of nearly $6m in @nhmrc #InvestigatorGrants for vital health research. π
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With flying flags @LotteVanherle defended her PhD this week! Thanks to everyone who helped making this a memorable day. A special thanks goes to @ChrisSobey4 who came all the way from Melbourne.
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Constipation can be bad for your heart health, finds this study in more than 500,000 older Australian adults by the @ChrisSobey4 and @gr_drummond groups
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A major Victorian study has for the first time found a link between gut health and the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Constipation can be bad for your heart health, finds this study in more than 500,000 older Australian adults by the @ChrisSobey4 and @gr_drummond groups
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Do you experience high blood pressure and constipation?
It might be a good idea to talk to your GP β a new study co-authored by @gr_drummond suggests taht smart management of your gut health may reduce your risk of cardiovascular events.
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