Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Garvan Institute of Medical Research Garvan Institute of Medical Research is a world leader, pioneering study into some of the most widespread diseases of today.

It aims to understand the genetic, molecular and cellular processes of health and disease as a basis for developing future cures.

Researchers at Garvan have uncovered hidden s*x differences in the human immune system that help explain why women are m...
08/05/2026

Researchers at Garvan have uncovered hidden s*x differences in the human immune system that help explain why women are more likely than men to develop autoimmune diseases, opening new pathways for future treatments.

“Our findings show that the immune system needs to be studied with s*x in mind. Even though we know men’s and women’s immune systems differ, many studies still overlook these differences, which can limit how well we understand disease, and in turn bias treatment options,” says Garvan’s Dr Seyhan Yazar, first author of the study.

👉Learn more on our website: https://ow.ly/zVe450YWoAb

07/05/2026

“Imagine living all of your life with a disease, but not knowing the underlying cause”

Professor Mike Rogers discusses mevalonate kinase deficiency (MKD), a rare autoinflammatory condition that often begins in infancy. It can cause recurring episodes of inflammation and often leaves people going years without diagnosis.

👉Visit our website to learn how Professor Rogers and his team are working to better understand, diagnose and treat MKD. https://ow.ly/CxST50YVTIB

When Charles was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive skin cancer, he was told that if it returned, it would be “all over R...
06/05/2026

When Charles was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive skin cancer, he was told that if it returned, it would be “all over Red Rover.” Three years later, the cancer spread to his lungs.

A decade on, he’s now celebrating 10 years of “extra life.” He credits his survival to the clinical expertise and medical research that guided his care, and is now sharing his story to help ensure others get that same second chance.

👉Read the full story on our website: https://ow.ly/77O350YVq3s

05/05/2026

This Heart Week, we are raising awareness of inherited heart diseases.

Genetic counsellor Dr Laura Yeates discusses Garvan’s Australian Hearts initiative, a national research program focused on improving our understanding of genetic heart conditions, including inherited arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies and aortopathies.

Australian Hearts is led by Associate Professor Jodie Ingles and uses genomics to advance diagnosis, treatment and care for patients and their families.

👉To register or learn more about Australian Hearts, visit:
https://ow.ly/7EmP50YUQox

This week we warmly welcomed Justin Clancy MP, Shadow Minister for Medical Research and Shadow Minister for Skills, TAFE...
01/05/2026

This week we warmly welcomed Justin Clancy MP, Shadow Minister for Medical Research and Shadow Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education to the Garvan Institute.

We shared our strategic vision for genomics and precision medicine across NSW and discussed the importance of training the next generation of biomedical researchers. Mr Clancy also heard insightful presentations from Dr Louise Rabbitt about the Australian BioResources (ABR) and from Associate Professor Christine Chaffer on her team’s research in Cancer Plasticity and Dormancy.

For many families living with mevalonate kinase deficiency (MKD), finding a diagnosis is an incredibly difficult journey...
01/05/2026

For many families living with mevalonate kinase deficiency (MKD), finding a diagnosis is an incredibly difficult journey, with no guarantee of effective treatments.

For decades, the severe fevers and inflammation associated with the condition were thought to be driven by one specific type of immune cell. But a new discovery by Garvan researchers led by Professor Mike Rogers, has shifted our understanding of the disease. The team found that a completely different part of the immune system actually ‘misfires’ when patients encounter everyday viruses.

👉Find out which immune cells are really responsible, and how this discovery is pointing to a new source of hope using existing medications: https://ow.ly/43wR50YT3AG

Didn’t get a chance to attend our recent seminar?For the 1 in 7 Australians living with arthritis, daily life can mean p...
29/04/2026

Didn’t get a chance to attend our recent seminar?

For the 1 in 7 Australians living with arthritis, daily life can mean pain, stiffness and swelling.

Dr Etienne Masle-Farquhar shared insights into Garvan's cutting-edge medical research and the work his team is doing to develop more personalised and effective treatments for arthritis.

🎥 Watch the recording of the seminar on our website: https://ow.ly/iwoy50YRx9j

Our next Garvan e-news lands tomorrow. This month’s edition includes: 🔬 Latest research breakthroughs 📅 Upcoming events ...
28/04/2026

Our next Garvan e-news lands tomorrow.

This month’s edition includes:
🔬 Latest research breakthroughs
📅 Upcoming events
💡 Personal stories from our community
🤝 Ways to get involved

Sign up on the Garvan website to have it delivered straight to your inbox:
https://ow.ly/braM50YQU7v

Two special events, one important cause.In memory of Josh Avvenevole, who passed away at just 26, his family and friend...
27/04/2026

Two special events, one important cause.

In memory of Josh Avvenevole, who passed away at just 26, his family and friends helped raise funds for life-changing research into sudden cardiac death in the young.

From a student-run social event and BBQ to a live music night, these events brought people together in remembrance, with funds raised supporting Professor Jodie Ingles and her team at the Garvan Institute to better understand cardiac risk and improve patient care.

We are so grateful to everyone who donated and helped honour Josh’s legacy.

👉If you would like to learn more about the Australian Sudden Cardiac Arrest Registry, which aims to better understand the causes of sudden cardiac arrest in young people, please visit our website:https://ow.ly/HhMp50YOR7F

Heart of the Green Ski & Board UTS

24/04/2026

To mark , we’re highlighting how cutting-edge medical research is helping us to better understand the power of vaccines.

Did you know vaccination sites can matter? Garvan researchers uncovered why vaccines can elicit a stronger immune response when administered in the same arm.

👉 Watch the full video on our website: https://ow.ly/810f50YOhuv

A new grant from the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation will enable the Garvan’s Caldon Lab to investigate a driver whic...
22/04/2026

A new grant from the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation will enable the Garvan’s Caldon Lab to investigate a driver which may cause treatment resistance in ovarian cancer: tumour cell metabolism. Emerging evidence suggests that changes in how cancer cells produce and use energy may allow them to resist highly effective therapies such as PARP inhibitors.

By mapping these metabolic adaptations, our scientists will work to identify new vulnerabilities of treatment-resistant ovarian cancer, improving outcomes for those affected.

👉Learn more: https://ow.ly/l0c150YNObG

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