Warning on reptile handling
Is there a salmonella infection risk for humans who come into contact with pet lizards and snakes? While reported cases related to lizards and snakes are […]
Unique surgery workshop uses robots and real spines
Twenty five of Australia’s upcoming surgical trainees and fellows used real human spines and robotic simulations to fast forward their understanding of, and skills development in, […]
Flinders research pole position at German tech partnership launch
The German technology and security group Rheinmetall Defence has announced a partnership with Adelaide-based automotive suspension pioneers, Supashock, to develop next generation suspension systems for their […]
Flinders researcher finds super cell that ‘locks up’ Ebola
Scars on the eyes of an Ebola survivor have led researchers to a ‘super cell’ that may have the potential to help contain the virus in […]
See it … be it! Flinders ophthalmologist to inspire female scientists
Ebola and Zika battling South Australian ophthalmologist Professor Justine Smith is among Australia’s first ‘Superstars of STEM’ charged with inspiring the next generation of female scientists. […]
Cancer detecting probe to transform surgical outcomes
A cancer detecting probe that can improve clinical outcomes for patients is being brought to clinical trials thanks to assistance from Flinders biomedical engineers supported by State […]
Sudden cardiac deaths key focus of new imaging technology
A new imaging technology that can identify previously undetected scarring on the heart could help doctors save some of the 15,000 Australians a year who die from […]
Diabetes research gets under way
New research at Flinders is looking at how bacteriophages – viruses that infect and kill bacteria – could be used to treat diabetes-related foot ulcers. The […]
Playford Trust backs robotics, nano and environmental research at Flinders
A Playford Trust PhD scholarship is giving Flinders scholar Robert Trott a big step forwards in his dream career goals in biomedical engineering. The double degree […]