Shining stars of student research
Student research into adolescent sleep, early autism detection and chemical weapons are among the winners of Flinders University’s 2015 Best Student Paper Awards.
Bright Flinders minds become Tall Poppies
Medical discoveries with the potential to treat conditions ranging from cancer to Golden Staph have earned two Flinders University researchers a prestigious Tall Poppy Award for 2014.
Cancer could increase risk of other health problems
People with cancer are at higher risk of other chronic health conditions, a new Flinders University study shows.
Act on existing research first, urges Professor Graeme Young
South Australian Scientist of the Year Professor Graeme Young is calling for more investment on the implementation of existing medical research findings and knowledge.
Positive result for new DNA blood test for bowel cancer
A team of Australian scientists has presented evidence that a new blood test for bowel cancer based on two genes that “leak” into the blood can detect 65 per cent of bowel cancer cases.
Graduation for 1600 and honours for inspiring achievers
Just over 1600 students will receive their degrees during the University’s 2014 April graduation ceremonies and three prominent Australians will be honoured by Flinders.
Will the solarium ban prevent skin cancer?
With the ban on commercial solariums coming into force this year, Flinders University’s Dr Ivanka Prichard is questioning whether the new law will actually reduce skin cancer rates.
Testing Indigenous plants as cancer killers
Native Australian plants are being screened for potential cancer-killing properties by Flinders University researcher Dr Bradley Simpson.
Flinders staff and graduates recognised in Australia Day honours
Flinders University’s past and present staff and graduates have been praised for their outstanding contributions to the community is this year’s Australia Day honours, with a total of 16 awards given to University affiliates.