In a world first, Garvan scientists have captured real-time footage of ‘housekeeping’ immune cells (macrophages) attacking and eating live melanoma cells. This discovery opens exciting new pathways to improve immunotherapy. Read more: https://ow.ly/il9v50Z30UA

Professor Mike Rogers shares new research identifying the immune cell really responsible for driving mevalonate kinase deficiency (MKD), reshaping our understanding of the disease and opening up new pathways for better diagnosis and treatment. 🔗 https://ow.ly/L3fR50YYxuR

“I was told I might not live to see Christmas.” Your support can help Garvan researchers find new ways to treat liver cancer and improve survival rates. 👉 Help to change the future of liver cancer treatment: https://ow.ly/Untf50YYya7

Garvan Institute's Chair, Scott Perkins, has been deservedly named Australian Financial Review's Chairman of the Year. We are deeply grateful for his strategic leadership, which empowers our pioneering medical research. Read more: https://ow.ly/uSww50Z21XY #AFR

At our next seminar Dr Ankur Sharma will discuss how research at Garvan is uncovering the role of the tumour environment in driving cancer growth and treatment resistance, to improve treatment outcomes for people with liver cancer. 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/A8s850Z01Jm

At Garvan, Dr Ankur Sharma is utilising cutting-edge genomics to identify the first signs of liver cancer. 👉 Earlier detection means better treatment outcomes, helping us move toward a future where "1 in 4 patients not surviving 5 years post diagnosis" is a thing of the past.

At our upcoming seminar, Dr Ankur Sharma will present the latest research into how the environment surrounding liver tumours drives cancer growth and treatment resistance, and how targeting this could open pathways for new and better treatments. Register: https://ow.ly/MFO350Z01HK

In this episode of our Medical Minds podcast, we speak to Professor Mike Rogers. His research into the rare disease MKD is uncovering a missing puzzle piece to help patients finally get diagnosed and treated. 👉 Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/wrcg50YZf3L #MKDResearch #MedicalMinds

Liver cancer grows like a ‘seed in soil’. Your support will help Garvan researchers disrupt the environment liver cancer thrives in, before it has the chance to adapt and spread. 👉Donate to stop liver cancer where it starts: ow.ly/1f9650YYxQX

For Garvan's researchers and scientists across Australia, this means more discoveries, more potential therapies, and better health outcomes for Australians. Thank you @markbutlermp.bsky.social l #MedicalResearch

We welcome the Federal Government's Budget commitment to fully deploy the Medical Research Future Fund – a landmark moment for Australian science. 🔗https://ow.ly/TwFh50YYwyE #MRFF #FederalBudget2026

While cells becoming dormant is a known cause of late breast cancer relapse, new research reveals a parallel pathway. An important step toward understanding and preventing recurrence: https://ow.ly/YC9L50YXV9H

New research at Garvan offers new insights into why lupus affects 9 times more women than men #WorldLupusDay 👉Learn more: https://ow.ly/LjOY50YWUA9#WorldLupusDay #Lupus #AutoimmuneDisease #LupusResearch #LupusAwareness #MedicalResearch

Researchers at Garvan have uncovered hidden sex differences in the human immune system that help explain why women are more likely than men to develop autoimmune diseases, opening new pathways for treatment. 👉Learn more: https://ow.ly/RmeY50YWoHQ

Professor Mike Rogers discusses mevalonate kinase deficiency, a rare autoinflammatory condition that begins in infancy and can cause recurrent inflammation and delayed diagnosis. 👉Learn more about how his team is working to improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment. https://ow.ly/PEPw50YVTPC

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” 👉https://ow.ly/T21150YVqga

This Heart Week, we are raising awareness of inherited heart diseases. Genetic counsellor Dr Laura Yeates shares how Garvan’s Australian Hearts is advancing research into genetic heart conditions. 👉Learn more or register: ow.ly/fmMH50YUReR #HeartWeek #AustralianHearts

We were pleased to welcome Justin Clancy MP, Shadow Minister for Medical Research, to the Garvan Institute this week. We shared our strength in genomics and cancer research and discussed the vital importance of the biomedical training pipeline for NSW. #MedicalResearch #NSWHealth

🔬 Garvan researchers have identified the ‘misfiring’ immune cells that drive the severe inflammation seen in mevalonate kinase deficiency. This shifts a decades-old understanding of the disease and opens the door to new treatments. 👉Read more: https://ow.ly/aGns50YT3Ek #MKD #MedicalResearch

Missed our recent arthritis seminar? Dr Etienne Masle-Farquhar shared insights into how his team are working towards better treatment outcomes for the 1 in 7 Australians living with arthritis. 🎥 Watch the recording on our website: https://ow.ly/qsbN50YRxaK #Arthritis #ArthritisSeminar

Our next Garvan e-news lands tomorrow📬 Research breakthroughs | Upcoming events |Personal stories from our community | Ways to get involved Sign up on the Garvan website to get it straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/2s7Q50YQU9t #MedicalResearch #MedicalScience #GarvanENews #ResearchCommunity

Two events, one important cause. In memory of Josh Avvenevole, who passed away at just 26 , his family and friends brought people together to raise funds for vital research into sudden cardiac death in the young. We’re so grateful to all who donated and honoured Josh’s legacy.

To mark #ImmunisationWeek, we’re highlighting how cutting-edge medical research is helping us to better understand the power of vaccines. 👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/axOp50YORpQ#ImmunisationWeek

A new Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation grant will support research into how tumour cell metabolism may play a role in treatment resistance in ovarian cancer. The Caldon Lab will work to identify new vulnerabilities to tackle this disease. Learn more: https://ow.ly/PIPE50YNOig

Congratulations to Dr Erika Della Mina, the recipient of this year’s Jacqueline Goodnow & Barbara Hartley Prize. Established by Prof Chris Goodnow & Dr Suzanne Hartley, this award champions bold women in science at Garvan. Her resilience perfectly embodies its spirit.

Thank you to The Estée Lauder Companies Australia for supporting Garvan’s breast cancer research. Through their checkout initiative, customers can add a donation to their purchase, helping to support vital research into how breast cancer is understood, diagnosed and treated.

What if prostate cancer starts before standard microscopes can detect it? 🧬 Using advanced genetic technology, Garvan researchers found unseen, pre-cancerous cells present in normal tissue. Spotting these changes early could enable earlier detection. https://ow.ly/RzJz50YMnbZ

Our April edition of Breakthrough magazine is out now. Read the full issue here: https://ow.ly/lxo550YKLva #BreakthroughMagazine #MedicalResearch #CancerResearch #ResearchUpdates #PatientStories #ScienceMagazine #AprilEdition

With The Hon David Harris MP, we discussed how we are using AI to accelerate the translation of discoveries into clinical care. Dr Ira Deveson also shared his breakthrough work in inclusive genomics – crucial for better outcomes for all. #Genomics #AI

We had the pleasure of welcoming The Hon David Harris MP, Minister for Medical Research to Garvan this week, to learn more about the Institute’s strategy and how we’re delivering impact for patients. #MedicalResearch #Genomics #AI

Take part in one of Sydney’s most iconic events while supporting life-changing medical research at Garvan. 👉Ready to make an impact? Visit: https://ow.ly/HJTa50YICZo

Cancer doesn't grow in isolation. By mapping the cellular neighbourhood of prostate tumours, Garvan researchers found hidden DNA changes in seemingly ‘normal’ cells. This could pave the way for diagnostics to identify aggressive disease early. 👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/nZFx50YGRYb

Dr Ira Deveson has received an 8-year Snow Medical Research Fellowship at Garvan. His work in inclusive genomics aims to improve the detection and treatment of genetic diseases across diverse populations. 👉Watch the full video on our website: https://ow.ly/Jsjn50YGRze

Sam chose to #Go4Garvan to support our scientists’ vital work in identifying, understanding, and managing rare diseases. We can’t wait to cheer you on, Sam! Learn more or support: https://ow.ly/rqgA50YGjzl#Go4Garvan #City2Surf #MedicalResearch #RareDiseases #SupportScience #SydneyRun

Your support can help to accelerate arthritis discovery. Give today to help transform a chronic condition into a manageable one, reducing the time people spend living with pain. 👉 Power arthritis research: https://ow.ly/imVw50YEMIq

Congratulations to Dr Matteo Golo, who has received a multi-year fellowship from the Dare to Hope to track how aggressive pancreatic tumours spread and resist standard care, a step towards more effective treatment options. https://ow.ly/Z8sp50YFrFF #PancreaticCancer #CancerResearch

1 in 5 Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Garvan researchers are investigating what drives this disease. New findings could reveal risk factors, enable earlier detection, and identify patients at risk of aggressive cancer. https://ow.ly/4PWL50YC6Am

1 in 5 Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Garvan researchers are investigating what drives this disease. New findings could reveal risk factors, enable earlier detection, and identify patients at risk of aggressive cancer. https://ow.ly/EC5B50YELuX

The future of health starts with medical research. This #WorldHealthDay we asked some of Garvan’s incredible scientists what inspires their work to better predict, treat, and understand disease.

Using advanced technologies and precious samples taken from the inflamed tissue of patients, our researchers are on a mission to find more targeted ways to treat arthritis. Your support is urgently needed to accelerate this discovery. https://ow.ly/A43s50YC6gL

Your support is needed to break the cycle of pain for people living with arthritis and make everyday moments easier for people like Kevin. 👉 Donate to accelerate discovery: https://ow.ly/qFJr50YC4g7 #ImmunologyResearch #ArthritisResearch #TargetedTreatment

Thinking of participating in City2Surf this year? Support vital medical research by taking part with #Go4Garvan. Sign up or learn more: https://ow.ly/4W2W50YC4KE#Go4Garvan #City2Surf #MedicalResearch #RunForACause #SydneyEvents #SydneyRunning #CharityRun #SupportResearch

Can a repurposed drug halt treatment-resistant breast cancer? Thanks to support from Cancer Council NSW, A/Prof Liz Caldon is investigating a new way to strip away a tumour's biological safety net. Find out how: https://ow.ly/54Gg50YC6tx #BreastCancerResearch

Garvan has made a deliberate institutional commitment to AI. By adopting these tools securely across the institute, we are driving the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical impact. Read the full story: ow.ly/VjEA50YC5ly

AI leader Anthropic has announced a significant investment in Garvan to scale up our genomics research. High-capacity access to their Claude model will help accelerate rare disease diagnosis and the development of targeted therapies. Learn more: https://ow.ly/VjEA50YC5ly

We are pleased to announce Dr Ira Deveson has been awarded an 8-year Snow Medical Research Fellowship. His team will use advanced long-read sequencing to map diverse human genetics, partner with Indigenous communities, and tackle rare diseases and cancer. https://ow.ly/Pt2z50YC4z7

In Australia, around 50 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's every day. This Parkinson’s Awareness Month, hear A/Prof Kishore Kumar in a Medical Minds podcast episode discussing his research into new treatments for this disease. https://ow.ly/9iIA50YAtu9 #ParkinsonsAwareness #MedicalMinds

We are excited to welcome Dr Carlson Tsui to the Garvan Faculty. A rising leader in cellular immunology, Dr Tsui will establish his lab within our Precision Immunology Program, focusing on unlocking the regenerative potential of the immune system. https://ow.ly/cpiw50YAtec