Clear Vision Research

28/06/2024

Following her achievements last week, we sat down with Clear Vison Research PhD student Rakshanya Sekar to talk about her experience at the 3MT and the JCSMR student conference.

Read all about it below: https://wix.to/ugH1aHd

Following her success last week, we sat down with Clear Vison Research PhD student Rakshanya Sekar to talk about her experience at the 3MT and the JCSMR student conference. Winning three awards in one day is a monumental achievement, and for Rakshanya Sekar, it was a moment of immense excitement and...

25/06/2024

We are incredibly proud to announce that Clear Vision Research PhD student, Rakshanya Sekar, has achieved an extraordinary feat by winning two prestigious awards in one day! Rakshanya won the College 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition and the Students’ Choice Award at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) Student Conference.

Her captivating presentation on novel treatments for age-related macular degeneration impressed both judges and peers, showcasing her remarkable talent for communicating complex scientific ideas with clarity and passion. Rakshanya's victories are a testament to her hard work and dedication.

Congratulations, Rakshanya! Your achievements inspire us all.👏👏

13/06/2024

07/06/2024

ErythroSight's journey through the CSIRO ON Accelerate 8 program has been incredible!

With expert mentorship and invaluable support, we've made strides toward developing treatments for age-related macular degeneration. Excited for what the future holds. https://wix.to/OmPhywZ

Team ErythroSight. (Left to right): Dr Yvette Wooff, Dr Adrian Cioanca, Rakshanya Sekar, A. Prof. Riccardo Natoli, Dr Riya Palchaudhuri. Image from CSIRO. We're thrilled to share our journey and achievements during the CSIRO ON Accelerate 8 program. This experience has been transformative for us, an...

03/05/2024

Dr Adrian Cioanca and Nick Bariesheff from Clear Vision Research will share insights on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) research and how using of message of exercise may prevent blindness at Retina Australia Patient Engagement Event on 16 May at the Finkel Lecture Theatre.

Dr Carla Abbott from Centre for Eye Research Australia will also join the session.

Register now: https://retinaaustralia.com.au/support/events/

02/05/2024

We are delighted to be involved in an upcoming Patient Engagement Event by Retina Australia, delving into the latest advancements in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) research.

Three exceptional speakers will be updating us on their research:

🔍 Dr. Carla Abbott, (Centre for Eye Research Australia and the The University of Melbourne) will discuss cutting-edge treatments for geographic atrophy, a late stage of AMD.

🔬 Dr. Adrian Cioanca (Clear Vision Research, The John Curtin School of Medical Research - JCSMR) will present groundbreaking research on targeting inflammation to safeguard against retinal degeneration.

🏋️‍♂️ PhD student Nick Bariesheff (Clear Vision Research, The Australian National University), will shed light on the significance of exercise in preventing blindness.

This event offers a unique opportunity for patients to stay connected with the latest developments in vision research backed by Retina Australia, and also tour the labs where this research happens. Whether you choose to join us in person or online, prepare to be informed and inspired.

RSVP your attendance following the link below, and share this invitation to all those interested.
https://retinaaustralia.com.au/support/events/

Let us come together in our commitment to combating vision loss. #

10/04/2024

Congratulations and well deserved to Riccardo! 🥹🎉🥳

Associate Professor Riccardo Natoli of Clear Vision Research has been recognised for his outstanding ability to talented students and early career researchers with The Australian National University Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Supervision.
Read: https://bit.ly/43QGHyA

21/03/2024

Well done and well deserved Adrian Cioanca 👏

Dr Adrian Cioanca from the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) was awarded the Frank Fenner Medal for the outstanding PhD thesis in 2022. His thesis was about understanding retinal degeneration through the lens of high throughput gene expression. The retina is the part of the eye responsi...

08/03/2024

Today, on , we celebrate the achievements and brilliance of women everywhere, including all the amazing researchers here at Clear Vision Research!

This in mind, it is a pleasure for us to congratulate honours student Skye Holmwood, who was awarded the Joyce Fildes Honours Scholarship in Medical Science! This prestigious scholarship recognises her exceptional academic merit, and we couldn't be prouder of her accomplishments. 🎉

At the beginning of this year, honours student Skye Holmwood was awarded the Joyce Fildes Honours Scholarship in Medical Science. This scholarship is highly competitive and is given based on academic merit. Having worked with Skye before, we are thrilled to see her dedication and intelligence recogn...

05/03/2024

Excited to see Dr. Yvette Wooff and Rakshanya Sekar from our lab are featured in Canberra Innovation Network's latest article, celebrating inspirational women in the Canberra Innovation community! Dive into their experiences and discover other pioneering women making strides towards equal opportunities in the article below. 💼🚀

https://cbrin.com.au/women-in-innovation/meet-the-women-paving-the-way-to-equal-opportunities/?fbclid=IwAR3vf-6Z2o-BSRX5-pz1WyktoUW4RCrOcMeeuRM72S_QE-VaLmtEkb4Qu4s

Ahead of Female Founders on Tuesday 12 March, we sat down with just a few of the incredible women in the innovation ecosystem.

19/02/2024

Team recently sat down with the Canberra Innovation Network to chat about our journey. Dive into the details here! 🚀🔬

CSIRO ON Accelerate is designed to help teams of researchers launch new innovative companies into the market. Meet ANU team - ErythroSight.

12/02/2024

Team is currently undertaking a week-long immersion as part of the program! 🚀 The energy here is electric, and we're ready to seize every moment.

This week, we're not just learning – we're engaging in meaningful conversations with our coaches, mentors, investors, and the other incredible teams. 💬 We're testing our assumptions, exploring new ideas, and discovering innovative systems that allow us to refine our vision. 🔍

We can’t wait to spend this time as a team to delve deep into who we are, what we can do, and where we need support. 💪 Together, we're forging stronger bonds, defining our strengths, and strategizing for success.

CSIRO Innovation ANU The Australian National University The John Curtin School of Medical Research - JCSMR