Research news, impact and more from Menzies, one of Australia’s leading health and medical research institutes.https://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mlplka5u7k2cIn part two of our Menzies student experience series, Alumnus Dr Xin Lin and first-year PhD Student Luca Brodribb share their perspectives on studying at Menzies as domestic research students.13 May 2026 05:37 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlplka5u7k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mkmhz66bqc2rHear from past and current students about their time at Menzies and why they chose to join a community working to create better health and better lives for Tasmanians. Want to study with us? Find out more: www.utas.edu.au/menzies/study29 Apr 2026 06:31 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmhz66bqc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mjdlngbzac25🎓 What can rare genetic differences teach us about #multiplesclerosis? #PhD student Himanshu Saraswat studies families with multiple people affected by MS looking for shared biological pathways to reveal missing heritability 📷 Himanshu (R) with supervisor Dr Nick Blackburn @nickomatics.bsky.social13 Apr 2026 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjdlngbzac25https://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mizg7qqo322b🎓 Meet Mohammed Obsa, PhD student at Menzies. His research explores how pain is managed in people with MS - what treatments are used, what works best, and how cost affects care. Proud to have him in our research community 👏 📷 Mohammed with supervisor Prof Ingrid van der Mei #PhD #multiplesclerosis08 Apr 2026 23:13 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizg7qqo322bhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3miabw75uok2c🎓✨ As she completes her PhD at Menzies Surbhi Agarwal (left, with supervisor Dr Fletcher) has explored how brain immune responses contribute to multiple sclerosis. She plans to continue in neuroscience research to better understand how the immune system affects diseases of the brain, including MS.29 Mar 2026 23:19 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3miabw75uok2chttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mhh45h5v6k2a💬Join us in person or online on 9th April for an engaging seminar to celebrate World Parkinson's Day. The seminar is a collaboration @wickingdementia.bsky.social and Parkinson's Tas. Details in the comments 👇19 Mar 2026 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhh45h5v6k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mhemtniots2sMenzies supporter Clare Reilly is taking on the 1,000km Munda Biddi Trail in WA in an off‑road wheelchair. Living with MS, Clare’s “Wheelchair meets wilderness” challenge is raising funds for MS research. Good luck on your extraordinary adventure Clare! Learn more: https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2026/wheelchair-meets-wilderness-clare-reilly-takes-on-the-munda-biddi-trail-for-ms-research18 Mar 2026 23:20 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhemtniots2shttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mh7wfsppa22yA 2025 study by our Cardiovasuclar Research Flagship found people in lower socio-economic groups face a 33% higher risk of stroke. The encouraging news is that around 80% of strokes are preventable & modifiable lifestyle factors play a major role. #CardiovascularHealth #UTAS #Brainawarenessweek17 Mar 2026 02:28 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh7wfsppa22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mh7wdryums2yIt is Brain Awareness Week, an important opportunity to highlight the impact of stroke, which occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a blocked or burst artery. Tassie faces significant challenges with the highest per capita incidence of stroke in Australia #cardiovascularhealth #UTAS17 Mar 2026 02:27 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh7wdryums2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mg4daer6ts2cGreat things happen when Tasmanians putt their hearts into it! ⛳ A sincere thank you to Ratho Farm and the Bothwell community who are donating the proceeds of their annual golf fundraiser to our Multiple Sclerosis and Cardiovascular flagships. ❤️‍🩹02 Mar 2026 22:42 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg4daer6ts2chttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mft52xmbjk2oWhat does good care look like when cure is not possible? Our researchers share their insights on maintaining connection, independence and identity after a life-changing diagnosis in the latest Island of Ideas recording. Watch it here 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gm5nImiZdw27 Feb 2026 06:57 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mft52xmbjk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mfla7xb4fs2u🎉We’re underway with a major national project to improve Parkinson’s care — addressing the world’s fastest‑growing neurological condition. Prof Michele Callisaya is leading a team to adapt the proven ParkinsonNet model for regional communities #Parkinsons #HealthResearch24 Feb 2026 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfla7xb4fs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mfg3mgxehc2vOur devil facial tumour team has been fortunate to work with the University of Cambridge to advance understanding of the genetics. We hosted Prof Elizabeth Murchison Cambridge — on the left w Menzies researchers Dr Ruth Pye and A/Prof Andy Flies— who shared valuable insights with our researchers.22 Feb 2026 02:27 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfg3mgxehc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mf6wgybzr22m🎙️ Hear our MS Research Flagship's Dr Julie Campbell & Prof Bruce Taylor on MS Australia’s Raw Nerve podcast as they unpack findings from their new report Multiple Sclerosis Prevalence and Health Economic Impact in Australia 2025. 🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wmiocpxymQsBGNZ248q4d?si=rgGCleAzRTCPhgaI23rClg #employment #qualityoflife19 Feb 2026 06:06 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf6wgybzr22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3meka3vpr6k2fWe are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Jon Kudelka. A longstanding and valued supporter of Menzies, Jon will be fondly and gratefully remembered by us, and his legacy continues through the research he has helped fund. Our heartfelt thoughts are with his family and friends.11 Feb 2026 00:33 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3meka3vpr6k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mek2qugrjs2q💡👏 On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate our PhD candidate Kimiya Padidar. She is a heart health researcher dedicated to inspiring the next generation of women and girls in science. Read about her journey from Iran to Tasmania here: tinyurl.com/4a7ajndh10 Feb 2026 22:57 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mek2qugrjs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3me3anlv6jk2e🐾 Congratulations to our Devil Immunology Group, featured in the cover story of Australian Geographic 🎉🌿 Our researchers are developing solutions to increase survival rates of our much-loved faunal emblem. Read the full story here 🔗 https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/.../saving-our.../05 Feb 2026 01:32 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3me3anlv6jk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mdyy24whpk2iIs it MS or something else? New research led by our MS Research Flagship's Dr Nicholas Blackburn @nickomatics.bsky.social and Dr Bennet McComish @drmcstrange.bsky.social examined whether rare genetic conditions are being mistaken for MS. The answer may surprise you. https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2026/is-it-ms-or-something-else-new-research-explains04 Feb 2026 03:53 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdyy24whpk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3md2vbpjj7c2a 💬💡Come along to Island of Ideas: Beyond Cure, a free, thought-provoking discussion on the future of care for people with progressive health conditions. Ticket are free but limited. Register now so you don't miss out! https://www.utas.edu.au/events/2026/february/beyond-care23 Jan 2026 04:44 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3md2vbpjj7c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mcrcpijl4c2tDid you see our researchers on ABC yesterday? Check it out https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-18/brain-cancer-abbey-barrett-family-campaigning-for-funding/10623166819 Jan 2026 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrcpijl4c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mbqhpvuzts2xSurvival rate of cardiac arrest in Australia is approx 10%, but with CPR and an AED, it can jump to 60–70%! Tassie has a ⬆️incidence of cardiac arrests, but ⬇️rate of bystander intervention. To save a life: ✅ Recognise a cardiac arrest ✅ Call 000 ✅ Start CPR ✅ Find an AED - it's simple to use!06 Jan 2026 07:49 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbqhpvuzts2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mbqhhky77c2xNew Year, new skills? Do you know how to perform CPR or use an AED? If not, why not make it a goal for 2026! Our Cardiovascular Research Flagship team have re-released Shock Verdict – this powerful yet fun video featuring the cast of ABC’s Rake ➡ www.utas.edu.au/.../cardiovascular.../shock-verdict06 Jan 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbqhhky77c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3mbqh7h3kfc2x☀️ Have you checked out the Summer edition of our quarterly Bulletin yet? ➡️ lnkd.in/gSaFvuZr We’ve packed it with highlights from some of our favourite events and exciting projects we're working on!06 Jan 2026 07:40 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbqh7h3kfc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3ma645ll5gs2v📢 Our final MS Research Flagship newsletter for 2025 is here! It’s packed with insights and updates you won’t want to miss: ✅ Cost of MS in Australia ✅ Global collaborations in action ✅ Digital innovation spotlight ✅ New research on sleep and MS. 👉 Read it in full here: bit.ly/4a70zTx17 Dec 2025 07:09 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma645ll5gs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3m7hfkoy2ac2sWe are enormously proud of our very own Professor Bruce Taylor who received the 2025 MS Research Award at MS Australia's Progress in #MultipleSclerosis Research Conference last week in Brissy. MS Australia: "His work has shaped much of what we know about MS today." #MSresearchconf2025 📷MS Australia08 Dec 2025 06:26 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7hfkoy2ac2shttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3m7hejmpddk2sThanks to our MS Flagship's Mustafa Kamal, Bennet McComish (@drmcstrange.bsky.social) Laura Laslett (@lauralaslettphd.bsky.social) + Tadeg Amale for sharing their research posters on gender-based income gaps for people with MS, sleep disorders in MS and more at last week's #MSResearchConf2025 👏08 Dec 2025 06:08 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7hejmpddk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3m7hdriwnfc2oPresenting their research posters at MS Australia's #MSResearchConf2025 were our MS Flagship's Mohammed Obsa, Bec Banham, Glen Henson + Valery Fuh-Ngwa. Their projects covered everything from evaluating MS treatment effectiveness to NDIS participation influences for people with #multiplesclerosis08 Dec 2025 05:54 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7hdriwnfc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3m77npnot3k26👏 Congratulations to Dr Holly Emery @utas.edu.au for her standout presentation at MS Australia’s #MSResearchConf2025 in Brisbane! She shared insights from her important research into how changes in psychosocial factors shape self-concept in people with #MultipleSclerosis05 Dec 2025 04:31 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m77npnot3k26https://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3m77mi7nqt226Dr Alice Saul captivated a full room of MS community members, plus many tuning in via livestream, at MS Australia’s #MSResearchConf2025, sharing her work on identifying pain type profiles in people with #MultipleSclerosis.05 Dec 2025 04:09 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m77mi7nqt226https://bsky.app/profile/menzies-research.bsky.social/post/3m77li6ssds26What an incredible showing from @utas.edu.au Menzies and Tassie-based MS community members at MS Australia’s #MSResearchConf2025 in Brisbane! With the theme Causes | Care | Cures it was an inspiring few days of sharing #MultipleSclerosis research, knowledge, sparking ideas and building connections 🧠05 Dec 2025 03:51 +0000at://did:plc:lezrmthukooehcgcdkwvygpq/app.bsky.feed.post/3m77li6ssds26