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15 December 2020

Institute for Glycomics awarded $2.66 million in NHMRC funding

Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics has been awarded $2.66 million in Ideas Grant funding from the National Health and Medical...

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7 April 2020

Institute for Glycomics researchers tackle COVID-19

Four teams of expert scientists from Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics are targeting the virus SARS-CoV-2 to discover new vaccines...

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21 February 2020

Institute for Glycomics celebrates research excellence and 20th anniversary

Some of Griffith University’s most outstanding researchers have been honoured at the Institute for Glycomics Research Excellence Awards evening. Attended...

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10 November 2016
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1 June 2015
Professor Michael Good

Researchers create new combination vaccine to fight Streptococcus A

Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics has developed a groundbreaking, combination vaccine that may finally beat Streptococcus A infections. Human trials are set to begin as early as next year.

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21 October 2014
Professor Mark von Itzstein in the lab

Glycomics projects awarded NHMRC funding

Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics has figured prominently in the National Health and Medical Research Council’s latest funding round. Announced...

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26 February 2013
Professor Michael Good

Human trials for Streptococcus A vaccine

Griffith launches human trials for a vaccine against Streptococcus A, the germ that causes rheumatic fever.

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11 June 2024

Griffith creating brighter futures by reaching $100 million fundraising target

Griffith University has reached the milestone achievement of raising $100 million of its $125 million target as part of The Campaign to Create a Brighter Future for All.

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24 October 2023
Blood collection tubes Group A Streptococcus(strep A)

What is Strep A, and why do we need a vaccine?

Strep A (Streptococcus pyogenes) is a major cause of infection-related deaths, leading to over 500,000 fatalities annually. Developing countries, Indigenous populations, and vulnerable groups face the greatest risks. A potential vaccine, developed by Professor Michael Good's team at Griffith University, is undergoing human trials and shows promise in fighting multiple Strep A strains.

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5 October 2023

Vaccine via the nasal passage could be the new line of defence against Strep A

As Streptococcus A cases continue to be prevalent in Queensland and internationally, a new nasal vaccine could provide long-term protection from the deadly bacteria.

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