Garvan Institute of Medical Research

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: ow.ly/26bx50YZf32 #MKDResearch

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/xaSB50YYxQC

For Garvan's researchers and scientists across Australia, this means more discoveries, more potential therapies, and better health outcomes for Australians. Thank you @Mark_Butler_MP. #MedicalResearch 🔗 ow.ly/gCMj50YYwyv

We welcome the Federal Government's Budget commitment to fully deploy the Medical Research Future Fund – a landmark moment for Australian science. 🔗 ow.ly/gCMj50YYwyv #MRFF #FederalBudget2026

While cells becoming dormant is a known cause of late breast cancer relapse, new research in @NatureComms reveals a parallel pathway. An important step toward understanding and preventing recurrence: ow.ly/3PWm50YXV8J @DrLizCaldon

New research at Garvan offers new insights into why lupus affects 9 times more women than men #WorldLupusDay 👉Learn more: ow.ly/8kxh50YWUA4 #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: ow.ly/s9mE50YWoBi

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: ow.ly/yYWn50YVTRH #MKD #RareDisease #MedicalResearch

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” 👉ow.ly/YICW50YVq8Z

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/JJYn50YUQQC #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. @jclancyliberal

🔬 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: ow.ly/7Mry50YT3CS

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: ow.ly/fe1450YRx7U #Arthritis #Seminar

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. ow.ly/EuEH50YQU8M #MedicalResearch #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: ow.ly/12sb50YOhwZ #VaccineResearch #MedicalScience #Immunology #MedicalResearch #Vaccinations

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: ow.ly/Ti8Y50YNOie

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. ow.ly/Hw1E50YMnbJ