Prof Karla Helbig, specialising in #innateimmunity and lipid droplets in viral infection @latrobe ; passionate about training the next generation of scientists!

Bundoora, Melbourne
Excited to share a huge team effort in @NatureComms showing lipid droplets as more than cellular fat stores! By integrating proteomics and lipidomics, we found they act as dynamic antiviral organelles coordinating host defence against viral infection! 👇 shorturl.at/jiJzp
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Yay, after eight years, it's here! 🧬🦠 Our new @NatureComms paper explores how lipid droplets remodel during viral infection and support antiviral defence. Proud to be co-first alongside the wonderful company of @JayLaws15 and @TimetogoZ nature.com/articles/s41467-0… @HelbigLab
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🌏Did you know gravity has shaped every part of life on Earth? From blood flow to plant growth, biology depends on it. But what happens without it—and how can this research improve health in space and here on Earth? Read our explainer 👉 latrobe.edu.au/news/announce…
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Until Friday, Australia was the only continent free from HPAI H5N1. Sadly, this is not the case - a 2344b confirmation in a Brown Skua, and a suspected case in a Northern Giant Petrel which turned up in WA. 👉 abc.net.au/news/2026-06-20/d… (1/4)
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Can AI help save our reefs? 🤖🪸 Dr Lucille Chapuis developed an AI-based approach to analyse 144 hours of underwater recordings, uncovering a "universal symphony" of fish calls. A massive leap forward for global biodiversity monitoring! Full story 👉bit.ly/4al5Fd9 @latrobe
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It’s been great to present our ongoing research on #gazanias at the @theGRDC #Research #Updates in #Adelaide today. Lots of great interactions and discussions focussed on #sustainable #grain production in Australia. Looking forward to presenting this work at the #Waikerie Updates tomorrow and in #Bendigo later this month. If you’re dealing with #weedy #gazanias reach out to discuss ways we can collaborate. Here is the link to full paper if you’re keen to learn more: lnkd.in/gzTBKWa8 Thanks for the support @theGRDC and @SABE_latrobe. @latrobe @WeedSmartAU @society_weed
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First day back at work for 2026, and excited to share that @gurgaganveer's first paper from his PhD has been published in @acsnano! If you are interested in the biology of endosomal escape & strategies for enhanced delivery of therapeutics, check it out: bit.ly/4roRcnp
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Join us on #WorldCancerDay for a panel discussion and lab tour at @ONJCRI Wednesday 4 Feb 5 - 7pm Register: events.humanitix.com/lims-x-…
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💙 Meet our panellists for LIMS x @ONJCRI #WorldCancerDay on 4 Feb! Jemima Hoult | Dr Gemma Trollope | Prof Brian Abbey | Dr Su Kah Goh | Prof Erinna Lee (Host) Register to hear how they hope to improve treatment & detection, and work towards prevention 👉 events.humanitix.com/lims-x-…
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🚨 Game-changer for water safety: La Trobe researchers just developed a portable biosensor that detects toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS) on-site - no lab needed. 15,000+ synthetic chemicals. One device. Faster testing for contaminated water, especially in remote areas. The future of environmental monitoring is here💧 Read the full study 👇 shorturl.at/t2vcc @LIMSLTU @latrobe @LTUresearchers
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Record VTAC offers for La Trobe 🎉 1,365 offers in January Round 1, taking total offers since November to 6,968 (up 4 per cent). Health courses continue to lead across our metro and regional campuses. Read more: bit.ly/3NfzMek @latrobe @LTUresearchers
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Make a real impact in your health career. Flexible and online study options that fit around your life and work commitments. brnw.ch/21wVXYJ
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Feeling YOUNG, TALL and PROUD! I have been named one of the #Young #Tall #Poppy #Award winners in Victoria this year (#YTP25). This is a flagship award hosted by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (@AIPS_science) nationwide. This is really special for me as the award not only recognises the research #excellence but also admires the research #impact and commitment to #communicating science to the wider community. This further ignites my passion to study and raise awareness on management of #weeds and #invasive plants to help protect and sustain our #primary_industries and #environment. I'm thankful to #AIPS for this great recognition and @latrobe, @Hort_Au, @theGRDC, and my wonderful #colleagues and #research_team for supporting my work. #YoungTallPoppy #scienceeducation #engagement #impact #weedscience #biosecurity @SABE_latrobe
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🚀 Launched last week: the ARC Research Hub for Molecular Biosensors at Point-of-Use (MOBIUS). Led by @latrobe with 5 unis + 20+ industry partners, MOBIUS will drive biosensor innovation, advanced manufacturing & industry impact. 👉bit.ly/4fzl1wK @LIMSLTU @latrobe @LTUresearchers
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Great to have @conncharlotte1 from @RMIT to come to the MAPP seminar @SABE_latrobe @latrobe talking about #lipid #LNP
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We have 2 positions available for talented bioinformaticians to join our team at CCB! Experience in analysis of transcriptomic datasets an advantage! Details👇 University Of South Australia - Research Associate/Research Fellow (Level ARAS / Level BRF) workingatunisa.nga.net.au/cp…
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1/2 🧪 Iodine is a critical ingredient in the chemical industry as a reagent which converts stable Carbon-Hydrogen (C-H) bonds into unstable and reactive Carbon-Iodine (C-I) bonds – prized for their ability to help change and create new molecules. Read: pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.102…
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World Environment Day is happening now! 💬 What does sustainability mean to you? Join the conversation with #WorldEnvironmentDay💚 @LIMSLTU @latrobe @LTUresearchers @ebony_monson @FansonKerry @HelbigLab @gr_drummond
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