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The Centre for Personalised Medicine running team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Canberra Times Fun Run, crossing the finish line with big smiles and some personal bests - representing CPM with pride and energy. PhD student Gemma Hart Well done to our amazing runners for an outstanding show of effort: Simon Jiang Gemma Hart Kerry-Ann Virgo Sona Michalkova Kerry Gherbavaz Giles Walters Joanne Chow  We’re incredibly proud of our team for embodying CPM’s values

On 23 October 2025, we enjoyed an informative and engaging evening hosted by AHEPA Canberra, in partnership with the Hellenic Club of Canberra, featuring a fascinating presentation on personalised medicine by senior lecturer Dr Vicki Athanasopoulos. This event was a wonderful example of how community can come together to learn, connect, and build awareness around emerging approaches to healthcare. Together, we discussed what personalised medicine means and how it has the pote

After completing the Future Research Talent program at The Australian National University, Anju decided to return to Canberra to pursue her PhD with the Centre for Personalised Medicine at the John Curtin School of Medical Research. Drawn by world-class facilities, a collaborative research culture, and Canberra’s welcoming community, Anju is now exploring how genetic variants contribute to autoimmune diseases.   What made you decide to return to Canberra and pursue your PhD w