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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

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

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 presented her groundbreaking lupus research at the AHEPA committee meeting.