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50 Voices
This year, as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, we have launched 50 Voices - a content series that celebrates the people who have made UOW what it is today. From labs to libraries, lawns to lecture theatres, hear unique stories from students, staff, alumni, donors, and community members who have had a lasting impact.
Articles
Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Can machines see things your doctor can’t?
Diagnosis and screening is integral to a clinicians鈥� workflow and professional identity. Authority and responsibility to diagnose conditions and interpret test results has traditionally belonged uniquely to clinicians. But some say this is about to change.
Health and Medicine
New anti-viral drugs to combat herpes
Dr G枚khan Tolun and Distinguished Professor Antoine van Oijen, both from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience, Molecular Horizons and IHMRI, have been granted $636,368 from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) over three years for their project, 鈥淩evealing the molecular mechanistic details of viral DNA recombination towards developing novel anti-viral drugs鈥�.
Health and Medicine
Refine, Reduce and Replace the use of animals in research
An in vitro testing model to better understand and treat skin infections in humans will not only reduce animal testing but also be more accurate. The 3Rs Research Grant recipient Dr Diane Ly will be aiming to reduce and eventually replace the use of rodents normally used in this type of research.
Science and Technology
The two of us: Sarath Perera and Jason David
The University of 天美传媒 (UOW) has so many high achieving PhD students, working towards solving real world problems. Behind every great PhD candidate is a great supervisor (or two). We hear from both to understand their perspective of the post graduate journey.
Environment and Energy
Powering new energy designs
Australia has abundant renewable energy resources such as solar, hydro and wind. The wide use of clean energy sources will greatly reduce Australia鈥檚 demand for fossil fuels, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and alleviate global warming and climate change, resulting in significant environmental benefits to the country.
Environment and Energy
Making New Strategic Partnerships
The UOW is an international network of strategic partnerships - and we partner for a reason. Collectively we can tackle major global issues more effectively, and develop the next generation of exceptional researchers and industry leaders.