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21/01/2026

The Centenary Institute is deeply saddened by the passing of our Founding Patron, Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO.

A well-respected and much-loved figure in the Australian community, Dame Marie was a passionate advocate for the health sector and a valued supporter of our researchers.

As Founding Patron, she was a renowned advocate for scientific discovery, championing its vital role in improving health outcomes for the wider community. She took a keen personal interest in the Institute’s progress, its researchers and research programs.

Her legacy as a distinguished leader, health advocate and member of the Centenary community will be remembered with profound respect and gratitude.

We extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Vale Dame Marie Bashir.

Read more: https://www.centenary.org.au/news/centenary-institute-mourns-the-passing-of-dame-marie-bashir/

05/01/2026

We are proud to share that Centenary Institute researchers have secured more than $3.3 million in NHMRC Ideas Grants to drive innovative research in gene therapy and liver disease.

Dr Chuck Bailey will lead a project focused on improving the safety and effectiveness of gene therapy, with the aim of enabling lower, safer doses for patients with rare genetic conditions. The approach will be assessed in a pre-clinical model of a debilitating muscle-wasting condition called Pompe disease.

Associate Professor Patrick Bertolino will lead research into how the immune system interacts with the liver. The work aims to guide the development of new vaccines for liver infections such as hepatitis and malaria, and support more precise treatments for chronic liver disease.

Congratulations to both scientists on their achievements and their commitment to research that could improve lives.

Read more: https://www.centenary.org.au/news/funding-boost-for-pioneering-gene-therapy-and-liver-disease-research/

05/12/2025

“Mum passed away just before midnight on New Year’s Eve 2024, two weeks after her 82nd birthday and one week after Christmas," says Imedla.

"As my brother and I left the care home, fireworks lit up the sky. It felt like the world was celebrating not just the new year, but her life — a life filled with love, strength, laughter and kindness.”

“I feel incredibly fortunate that Mum always remembered my name. Her eyes always lit up. And she always told me she loved me. I know that not every family is so lucky. And now as I move through the first milestones without her - her birthday, Christmas, the new year - I’m reminded that for someone else with dementia, these milestone moments will be their last.”

Right now, nearly half a million Australians are living with dementia, and without breakthroughs in treatment or prevention, that number is expected to double in the next 30 years. Research is the key to changing that.

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26/11/2025

🕊️ Remembering Aidan and all of those who have died from sudden cardiac death 🕊️

On a quiet morning in May 2018, 22-year-old Aidan never made it to university. His heart stopped suddenly, without warning. Later, his family learned he had Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome—a rare genetic condition not typically linked to sudden cardiac death. Aidan’s story is one of heartbreak, mystery and the urgent need for research.

He was a gentle soul who loved poetry, politics and the simple joys of life. In his memory, his family created the Walk for Life—an annual event to honour young lives lost too soon and support families navigating unimaginable grief.

Join us on Sunday 30 November at 10am in Centennial Park (pictured) for Walk for Life 2025. Let’s walk for Aidan and all of those who have died from sudden cardiac death. Let’s walk for answers. Let’s walk for hope. 💙

🔗 Register now: https://walkforlife.sydney/rsvpmaker/walk-for-life-2025/

20/11/2025

Centenary Institute researchers played a prominent role in this week’s Australian Biology of Ageing Conference 2025, sharing new insights into how Australians can live healthier, longer lives.

The national conference, hosted by the Australian Biology of Ageing Network, brought together leading scientists to explore the biology of ageing, at a time when around 4.4 million Australians are now aged 65 and over.

At the conference, Centenary’s Professor Jenny Gamble shared new work on vascular leakage and Alzheimer’s disease, while Professor Devanshi Seth outlined advances in ageing biology and geriatric pharmacology. Dr Isabelle Alldritt presented findings showing how structured exercise can boost muscle function in people with sarcopenia.

Conference convenor and Head of Centenary’s Centre for Healthy Ageing, Professor Andy Philp - also a senior researcher at UTS Sydney - said the event reinforced the importance of collaboration in tackling diseases associated with ageing and improving quality of life for older Australians.

Read more: https://www.centenary.org.au/news/centenary-researchers-share-insights-at-ageing-conference/

13/11/2025

Centenary’s Associate Professor Richard Bagnall and Yuchen Chang, PhD candidate at the University of Sydney and the Centenary Institute, have uncovered new genetic causes of inherited heart conditions, giving more families vital answers that can guide treatment and prevention.

Using the latest genomic analysis techniques, the researchers and their collaborators, found additional genetic diagnoses for 4% of participants in a national study, helping explain the cause of their heart disease and confirming a new gene, TBX20, linked to cardiomyopathy.

This breakthrough highlights the power of continually re-examining genomic data to improve diagnosis and care for people living with inherited heart conditions.

Read more: https://www.centenary.org.au/news/new-gene-discoveries-improve-diagnosis-of-inherited-heart-disease/

04/11/2025

The Centenary Institute shared the beauty of science with the wider community through its When Art Meets Science exhibition, featured at Government House Sydney during Sydney Open Day.

Thousands of visitors explored stunning imagery created by our scientists - from stem cells resembling blooming flowers to epithelial cells looking like deep space nebula.

The images offered a glimpse into the microscopic world where our researchers work to combat disease and improve lives.

Many of these captivating works were part of Centenary’s 2025 When Art Meets Science Image Prize competition, a celebration of the creativity and beauty found in scientific discovery.

Read more: https://www.centenary.org.au/news/centenary-exhibits-at-government-house/

30/10/2025

This Sunday When Art Meets Science returns to Government House Sydney, as part of Sydney Open Day.

This unique exhibition showcases a selection of stunning imagery created by Centenary researchers, revealing the beauty behind groundbreaking medical research.

Enjoy live jazz, a sausage sizzle, or bring your own picnic and relax on the lawns of Government House.

📅 Sunday, 2nd November
🕙 10:00am - 3:00pm AEDT
📍 Government House Sydney
🎟️ Free entry - no registration required

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yne2tyms

23/10/2025

When Art Meets Science returns next Sunday, 2nd November, at Government House Sydney, as part of Sydney Open Day.

This unique exhibition showcases a selection of stunning imagery created by Centenary researchers, revealing the beauty behind groundbreaking medical research.

Enjoy live jazz, a sausage sizzle, or bring your own picnic and relax on the lawns of Government House.

📅 Sunday, 2nd November
🕙 10:00am - 3:00pm AEDT
📍 Government House Sydney
🎟️ Free entry - no registration required

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yne2tyms

22/10/2025

Congratulations to Centenary’s Associate Professors Patrick Bertolino and David Bowen who have been awarded a 2025 GESA Project Grant.

The research will explore how bacteria and other microorganisms in our gut send signals to immune cells in the liver and how this communication affects liver health.

The findings could help scientists develop new ways to prevent or treat liver diseases like non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

Read more: https://www.centenary.org.au/news/grant-awarded-to-study-gut-liver-communication/

14/10/2025

The Centenary Institute has contributed to a major international study mapping how the human body responds to respiratory infections such as COVID-19, influenza and sepsis.

The research analysed blood samples from over 500 patients across five countries, creating a ‘reference map’ to improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

Study co-author Professor Warwick Britton from our Centre for Infection & Immunity said the findings will also strengthen global preparedness for future outbreaks and pandemics.

Read more: https://www.centenary.org.au/news/mapping-how-the-body-fights-respiratory-infections/

09/10/2025

Congratulations to Professor Devanshi Seth from our Centre for Healthy Ageing, who has won the Healthcare Impact Award at the STEM Sisters 2025 Women of Colour in STEM Awards!

This honour recognises her outstanding contributions to medical research and leadership in advancing global understanding of liver diseases, particularly related to alcohol use.

For over 15 years, Professor Seth has been studying and developing tools to predict liver cirrhosis and asses alcohol use to improve treatment outcomes for patients.

Read more: https://www.centenary.org.au/news/professor-seth-recognised-with-healthcare-impact-award/

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