Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute

🎉 What a year it’s been for the ARMI community! As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to celebrate our incredible achievements together. From numerous PhD completions showcasing the brilliance of our emerging researchers to impressive funding wins like the CUREator grant for the Myostellar project and recent NHMRC Idea's grant success, ARMI has truly made its mark in the field of regenerative medicine. We’re also proud to recognise individual successes, such as Dr. William Roman winning the Metcalf Prize and Dr. Macsue Jacques receiving the Dean's Award for Excellence—your hard work inspires us all! 📫 Don’t miss our final newsletter of the year, packed with highlights and news from the institute. Check it out and subscribe here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gZYAW5Tb Here’s to an even brighter 2025! 🌟 #ARMI #RegenerativeMedicine #CelebratingSuccess #thatsawrap #ResearchCommunity

We are proud to share that three of our researchers have been awarded NHMRC grants in the recent funding round. Over $3.3 million of new Australian Government funding will support three of ARMI’s research projects into: - Novel mechanisms underlying craniofacial abnormalities, Prof Edwina McGlinn - Unlocking the hearts dormant potential to regenerate after injury, A/Prof Jan Kaslin - A new model to study how cerebral spinal fluid can help repair the brain and spinal cord, Dr Gonzalo del Monte Nieto Read more about each of these exciting projects here ➡️ : https://lnkd.in/gupnsudh

📰 NEW PUBLICATION 📰 Exciting developments are emerging from the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI), where researchers are reimagining how we approach tissue healing. The ARMI team led by EMBL Australia researcher Mikaël Martino are exploring the remarkable potential of regulatory T cells (Tregs) as a game-changing approach to regenerative medicine. In a new Nature Communications publication Dr Bhavana N., Mikaël Martino and colleagues have demonstrated how these specialised white blood cells can dramatically improve healing rates across different tissue types – from bone and muscle to skin and heart tissue. As Dr Nayer aptly puts it, we're pioneering an "immune-centric approach to regenerative medicine" that could open new doors for patient treatment. This is more than just research – it's a glimpse into the future of healing. 💡🩺 Read more on our website here➡️: https://lnkd.in/gj42sDVf Or check out the full paper in Nature Communications here ➡️ : https://lnkd.in/gf8CnVvQ #RegenerativeMedicine #MedicalBreakthrough #AustralianResearch #HealthInnovation

Join us next Tuesday at the ARMI External Seminar Series for an exciting presentation from Professor Heidi McBride from McGill University. 🔬 Mechanisms and Functions of Mitochondrial Derived Vesicles 🔬 🗓 Date: Tues 3 December 2024 ⌚️Time: 1:30pm 🏫Venue: Room G19, 15 Innovation Walk, Monash University, Clayton Campus Join us to learn about the important role of MDVs in cellular function, and a newly-identified role in neurodegeneration. More details here: https://lnkd.in/gM3268gV

We were honoured to host Professor Nadia Rosenthal, Ph.D., FMedSci, FAAHMS, Scientific Director of The Jackson Laboratory and ARMI's Founding Director, for an illuminating presentation on the future of regenerative medicine. Professor Rosenthal shared cutting-edge insights on tissue regeneration, emphasising the crucial role of fibroblast diversity and the importance of more sophisticated mouse models in translational research. From establishing ARMI at Monash University to her current leadership at The Jackson Laboratory, Professor Rosenthal's contributions to regenerative medicine research have been truly transformative. Her ongoing work exemplifies the power of innovative thinking in advancing medical science. Read more here ➡ : https://lnkd.in/gbwN7n_f

We're thrilled to welcome Associate Professor Fabrice Jaffré, PhD as our newest Group Leader at ARMI. A distinguished researcher from Weill Cornell Medical College, A/Prof Jaffré brings exceptional expertise in cardiac research and regenerative medicine. His innovative work on cardiac development and disease, particularly in children with rare genetic disorders, employs cutting-edge technologies including human iPSCs, CRISPR genome editing, and 3D organoids. The Jaffré Lab at ARMI will focus on unraveling molecular mechanisms behind congenital heart defects and cardiomyopathies, aiming to develop new therapeutic approaches for affected children. Welcome to ARMI, A/Prof Jaffré! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWueahU5

Congrats to Dr William Roman EMBL Australia researcher based at ARMI for winning the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia Metcalf Prize. His work on growing human muscles on a chip is set to revolutionise disease research, drug testing and biorobotics. 💪👏 https://lnkd.in/gAZsY-a9

🔬 Connecting Science and Society through ARMI’s Social Media Ambassador Program 🔬 At Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI), we know that science communication is key to bridging innovative research with the communities it’s designed to benefit. That’s why we’re excited about our Social Media Ambassador Program in partnership with TrialScreen. TrialScreen, a leader in patient engagement and science communication, brings essential expertise to this initiative, helping us reach more people and make science accessible. This year, our ambassador Oliver Anderson has brought ARMI’s work to life, sharing stories that highlight the impact of our research. As we look toward the future, we’re excited to welcome the next ambassador to continue this important work. Applications for the 2025 Social Media Ambassador program are now open! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gagWtghE Applications close 6th Dec 2024. Read about Oliver Anderson’s journey as our 2024 Social Media Ambassador here: https://lnkd.in/gEym_yf6 #ScienceCommunication #STEMM  #ResearchImpact

We're incredibly proud of all our students and their contributions to advancing scientific knowledge at ARMI. 👩🔬 🔬 Last week, we witnessed this firsthand at our annual Student Symposium, a fantastic showcase of emerging talent led by our PhD Student Committee. The event highlighted the exceptional research being conducted by our Honours, Masters and PhD candidates. 🏆 Congratulations to our presentation winners: Best Oral Presentation (Judges' Choice): Ruize Man Best Oral Presentation (People's Choice): Ehsan Razmara Best Poster (Judges' Choice): Quan Tran Le Best Poster (People's Choice): Sayantani Guha A special thanks to our career development panel Professor Anthony Hannan, A/Prof Louise Cheng, A/Prof James (Jim) Harris, Dr Kevin Lau and Keynote Speaker Ms. Kathryn Friend for sharing their valuable insights and career journeys with our next generation of scientists. #ARMI #RegenerativeMedicine #Research #Science #MonashUniversity #PhDLife

Join us next Tuesday at the ARMI External Seminar Series for an exciting presentation from Professor Ken Smith, Director of WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) 🧬Immune disease and genetics: starting to fill the gaps🧬 🗓 Date: Tues 22 October 2024 ⌚️Time: 2:00pm 🏫Venue: Room G19, 15 Innovation Walk, Monash University, Clayton Campus More details here: https://lnkd.in/g8A9hbgc