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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

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

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