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The effect of the UK COVID-19 variant on the Australian vaccine rollout
How does a virus mutate and can a mutation impact the effectiveness of immunisations? IHMRI immunology expert Professor Ronald Sluyter explains why viruses occur and what it means for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Can stress affect our brain?
A new study released by IHMRI researchers, is investigating the relationship between stress and psychiatric disorders. It is thought that physical changes in brain structure could be an important link between stress and mental illness.
Unpacking the plant-based diet
Professor Karen Charlton explains what a plant-based diet really means, what you should be aware of when excluding meat from your diet and how we should be rethinking the concept of healthy eating to be more mindful of the planet.
Expressions of Interest
IHMRI is looking for participants who have had a personal experience with dementia, to join a group discussion around a proposed Memory Clinic for our region. You may be a carer, have a loved one living with dementia or you may be a professional working in this field. Your valuable input will help shape the clinic and how it can best support people living with dementia and their carers.
Events
The Great Illawarra Walk, 13 March 2021
IHMRI is calling on local residents to don their walking shoes for the annual Great Illawarra Walk on Saturday 13 March 2021. The event raises funds for research into Vanishing White Matter Disease (VWMD). IHMRI is the only institute in Australia conducting research into this awful disease and has worked closely with the Chloe Saxby Foundation. Sadly, Chloe lost her battle with VWMD late last year at the tender age of 12. This is for you, Chloe.
Webinar - Fruit & Fibre: the ingredients for a healthy ageing brain?
Join Professor Karen Charlton, Distinguished Professor Xu-Feng Huang, Professor Eleanor Beck and Clinical Professor Jan Potter in a webinar as we discuss how to better protect our brains as we age by eating certain types of food. This is your chance to have your questions answered by those in the know.
Tuesday February 23rd 12.30pm - 1.30pm
IHMRI's supporters
A cancer diagnosis hasn’t held Mr Lemme back
Following a cancer diagnosis back in 2014, Mr Adriano Lemme has dedicated his weekends to playing his keyboard around the Illawarra to raise funds for cancer research at IHMRI.
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