ATIC

06/04/2026

Do you have type 1 diabetes?
Are you keen to participate in research that may help to stop or reduce the immune system attack on the pancreas?
You can find out more about this clinical trial on our website at https://atic.svi.edu.au/clinical-trials/clinical-trials/ or reach out to our friendly team on atic@svi.edu.au

02/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at ATIC. Wishing you a safe and relaxing Easter break.

29/03/2026

Did you know that type 1 diabetes starts well before any symptoms develop?
Breakthrough T1D have a great explanation of the stages of T1D on their website at https://breakthrought1d.org.au/early-detection-of-type-1-diabetes/stages/
ATIC researchers are working hard to find ways to delay or prevent progression through the stages of T1D. For more information on our research and current clinical trial opportunities, please visit our website https://atic.svi.edu.au

27/03/2026

Why screen for type 1 diabetes?
In this short video, Prof John Wentworth speaks about the why, who and how of screening for type 1 diabetes. For more information about T1D screening for family members or to register, visit Type 1 Screen via the link in our profile or scan the QR code at the end of the video.

Our thanks to Sanofi Australia and New Zealand for making this video and other educational content around early stage type 1 diabetes for health professionals. Health professionals can view this content at http://www.bridget1d.com/

23/03/2026

Reminder: Beyond Insulin with Dr Mia Majstorovic is this Thursday at 1pm AEDT.
Mia will be sharing her research into the human side of early-stage type 1 diabetes monitoring and immunotherapy.
Look forward to seeing you there! Details below.

Seminar 30, Beyond Insulin Seminar Series - Dr Mia Majstorovic from University of Adelaide presents findings of the QuEST study and how qualitative research can provide insights into service design and delivery in type 1 diabetes.

23/03/2026

Have you or someone you care for been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the last 100 days?
ATIC is supporting the SAFEGUARD trial to test a new treatment that aims to protect the remaining insulin producing cells.
More information is available at the ATIC website: https://atic.svi.edu.au/clinical-trials/clinical-trials/
Or contact us via the details listed below:

18/03/2026

It is wonderful to see updates on the latest research in disease modifying therapies, cell therapies and type 1 diabetes screening featured in this research update from the Advanced Technologies and Treatments of Diabetes conference by Breakthrough T1D.

12/03/2026

ATIC are delighted to welcome Dr Mia Majstorovic to share her research on the human side of early type 1 diabetes monitoring and immunotherapy at our next Beyond Insulin seminar. See details below:

Beyond Insulin Seminar: Thursday 26th March, 2026; 1pm – 2pm AEDT

Speaker: Dr Mia Majstorovic, School of Psychology, Adelaide University

Title(s): From Narratives to Numbers: The Human Side of Early-Stage Type 1 Diabetes Monitoring and Immunotherapy

For more information including the link to join the seminar:, please visit:

Seminar 30, Beyond Insulin Seminar Series - Dr Mia Majstorovic from University of Adelaide presents findings of the QuEST study and how qualitative research can provide insights into service design and delivery in type 1 diabetes.

26/02/2026

Beyond Insulin Seminar TODAY: Friday February 27th, 1-2pm AEDT

Speaker: Associate Professor Stuart Mannering, St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research (SVI), Melbourne

Title(s): New approaches to measuring beta-cell antigen specific T-cell responses in T1D

Zoom link: listed on ATIC website below

Want to receive Beyond Insulin Seminar invites straight to your inbox? Sign up to ATIC’s mailing list here - https://atic.svi.edu.au/get-in-touch/

https://atic.svi.edu.au/news-events/new-approaches-to-measuring-beta-cell-antigen-specific-t-cell-responses-in-t1d/

Seminar 29, Beyond Insulin Seminar Series - Associate Professor Stuart Mannering from SVI, Melbourne presents his group's work on the role of T-cells in driving the development of type 1 diabetes and the development of a whole blood assay to measure T-cell activity.

09/02/2026

*NEW TRIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*

ATIC is now seeking participants for the SAFEGUARD study based in Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand. Further sites to be announced in Queensland and Perth soon!

Eligible participants will be:
- Aged between 16 and 40 years
- Recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (within 100 days)
- Living in Victoria, New South Wales or New Zealand

Participants in this trial will be reimbursed for their travel.

For more information and to register your interest, visit the ATIC website - https://atic.svi.edu.au/get-in-touch/

26/11/2025

Beyond Insulin Seminar TOMORROW:
Thursday November 27th, 1-2pm AEDT

Speaker: Professor Peter Cowan, St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne and University of Melbourne

Title(s): Pig Islet Xenotransplantation to Cure T1D

Zoom link: listed on ATIC website below

All welcome!

Want to receive Beyond Insulin Seminar invites straight to your inbox? Sign up to ATIC’s mailing list here - https://lnkd.in/g_b-MP-e

Seminar 28, Beyond Insulin Seminar Series - Professor Peter Cowan from St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne and University of Melbourne presents his consortiums's development of a preclinical pig-to-nonhuman primate (NHP) islet xenograft model.

14/11/2025

This World Diabetes Day, we're excited to share a new video resource!

On behalf of the ATIC Community Engagement Panel, we are proud to announce the development of a groundbreaking Australian video resource that's set to transform understanding of type 1 diabetes (T1D).

What makes this special?
✨ Designed for both the T1D community AND healthcare professionals
✨ Comprehensive education about the stages of T1D the role of immunotherapy
✨ Created with community, for community

The hope that immunotherapies represent isn't just scientific, it's deeply personal for the thousands of people living with T1D and their families in Australia.

Supported by Breakthrough T1D Australia
Animation by Diabetes UK

The ATIC Community Engagement Panel has led the development of a new video resource designed to raise awareness among health professionals and the community about the benefits of immunotherapy for type 1 diabetes. The Panel’s leadership has ensured that the resource authentically reflects the expe...