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The John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU, Canberra The Centre for Personalised Medicine is proud to announce the launch of the Zinkernagel Medical PhD Scholarship, generously funded by Nobel Laureate Professor Rolf Zinkernagel. The prestigious award is designed to support the next generation of clinician-scientists by funding a junior clinician to undertake a PhD in immunology at The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR). Professor Zinkernagel shared the 1996

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

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

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

We have a team running the 2025 Canberra Times Fun Run to raise funds and awareness for the Centre for Personalised Medicine, our goal is to raise $10, 000! In order to save on administrative costs, we ask that you please donate directly to The Australian National University using the link below. To join The Centre for Personalised Medicine team, please use this link . Should you have any queries or need help entering, feel free to email info.cpm@anu.edu.au .

Join us for an engaging and informative evening with Dr Vicki Athanasopoulos, Senior Researcher at the Centre for Personalised Medicine (CPM), based at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU.

Dr Vicki Athanasopoulos is a molecular immunologist at The John Curtin School of Medical Research at ANU in Canberra. She is a lead researcher at the Centre for Personalised Medicine with a special interest in lupus and Indigenous Health research.

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The Centre for Personalised Medicine is a participant of the Future Research Talent program offered by ANU. This highly competitive and prestigious program attracts the very best international students from India in various fields of research. This opportunity allows talented students to develop their research skills at one of the worlds’ leading universities.