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There are moments in the history of a research institution that define its legacy. Last week, the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) experienced a profound "full-circle" moment as we welcomed back two of the most influential figures in immunological history - Professor Rolf Zinkernagel and Professor Peter Doherty. Professor Rolf Zinkernagel and Professor Peter Doherty speaking to JCSMR students. Photo supplied by ANU College of Science and Medicine It has been 30 years since the...

Congratulations to Dr Morgan Downes  and Sonia Nambadan - their research paper, “Rare and Novel RELA Variants Contribute to Systemic Autoimmunity,” has been published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology. The study identified RELA gene variants in patients with diverse autoimmune conditions and demonstrated that some variants caused elevated signalling in an immune pathway known to be a key driver of systemic autoimmunity.Their work reinforces an important role for RELA in a range of...

Dr Dulika Sumathipala is one of our distinguished McCusker Fellows and is making exciting progress in the field of immunology. Her medical and scientific journey began in Sri Lanka, and her passion for discovery has taken her across the globe in pursuit of research excellence. We sat down with Dulika to learn more about her journey to Canberra, and to share her story with others who may be chasing dreams of their own. Dr Tom Lea-Henry and Dr Dulika Sumathipala, both McCusker Research Fellows...