Institute for Glycomics – Griffith News

A Partnership in Pink to Support Breast Cancer Research

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PublishedOctober 5, 2022 AuthorHeather Weekes

Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics is partnering with Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club for a third year to raise funds to aid vital breast cancer research. The Sanctuary Cove Precinct is “GOING PINK” for the month of October and will host a series of pink-themed events and promotions to raise funds and awareness for […]

Hope is on the horizon for children suffering from pneumonia

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PublishedSeptember 29, 2022 AuthorEmma O'Connor

A drug normally used to prevent tissue rejection following organ transplants could be repurposed to help treat human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in children.

New research identifies a bacterial ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ molecule involved in immune responses

Structures of 3'cADPR (left) and the Thoeris defence system in complex with 3'cADPR (right)

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PublishedSeptember 7, 2022September 28, 2022 AuthorEmma O'Connor

Griffith University researchers have played a key role in investigating a new molecule that protects bacteria against viruses and is associated with bacterial infection of plants.

Sugar modifications the key to unlocking ovarian cancer secrets

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PublishedAugust 30, 2022September 7, 2022 AuthorEmma O'Connor

The ability to identify unique sugars that decorate ovarian cancer cells could help prevent the spread of cancer and improve treatment options for women.

Griffith launches two cancer research centres with $4.6m ACRF funding

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PublishedAugust 9, 2022September 14, 2022 AuthorPaige Carfrae

Griffith University has launched two cancer research centres backed by $4.6 million in funding from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation this month.