Dialogue between scientists and policy makers is fundamental in informing our country’s leaders on the latest challenges facing the sector, in supporting funding for research and in ensuring experts are heard when making decisions on important issues. “Science Meets Parliament” is an event where a program of tailored training is delivered “to forge deeper connections between federal Parliamentarians and those working in science and technology.” ARMI social media ambassador and PhD student Oliver Anderson from the Zenker Group made the trip to the Australian Parliament House in Canberra to atte ..read more

Congratulations to ARMI researcher Dr Hila Barzilai-Tutsch from the Currie Group on being awarded a 2024 Advancing Women’s Success Grant from Monash University.  The grant will support the advancement of Hila’s career by providing access to funds that will allow her to continue her research alongside her carer responsibilities.  As part of a wider initiative to address gender disparity, Monash University has established the Advancing Women’s Success Grant. Highly competitive, the grant aims to support “the career progression of early to mid-career high potential academic women with c ..read more

It is a truth universally acknowledged that being an Honours, Masters or PhD student in biomedical research can often be a treacherous experience. From managing coursework and deadlines, learning new techniques and developing skills, and even juggling part-time employment on top of conducting experiments, the one-to-three-year journey can be physically, intellectually and emotionally challenging. As such, student welfare should be considered as one of the top priorities for universities, research institutes and project supervisors. ARMI has a strong student culture of which peer support is a m ..read more

STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education at the primary and secondary school level is fundamental in developing critical thinking skills in early life and cultivating a passion for science. A robust and engaging STEM education can not only foster the next generation of brilliant minds to solve some of life’s biggest challenges, but it can also help in addressing challenges that the field currently faces, such as diversity and inclusion.   This is why BioEYES Australia was developed. BioEYES Australia is an award-winning, innovative, hands-on program that teac ..read more

In early 2024, ARMI will be welcoming its newest group leader to the Institute, Professor Federico Calegari. A leader in the endogenous neural stem cell (NSC) field, Federico (alias Fede) will be joining ARMI, jointly-affiliated group with the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden at TU Dresden (Technische Universität Dresden) and will be starting his team under the Neural Regeneration research theme. Originally born in Argentina, and completing his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Italy, Fede moved to the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) in Dr ..read more

Combining his clinical experience in dentistry and his entrepreneurial spirit, Dr Amarjit Gill has become a distinguished executive leader and global key opinion leader. He has recently joined ARMI’s Development Engagement Committee (DEC) with over two decades of invaluable experience in driving organisational growth and implementing strategic initiatives, achieving substantial revenue growth, and establishing key industry alliances.  Amarjit’s career began when he completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery studies, which he has since built upon with a Membership of the Faculty of General D ..read more

Opening the Vault has become the leading public science event at ARMI, with the event returning this year for another edition.   In partnership with Convergence Science Network, ARMI has once again opened its lab doors to the general public, providing a rare sneak peek into the amazing work of ARMI scientists and the innovative tools they use to make groundbreaking discoveries.  Just like previous years, we saw attendees range from high school students to retirees, speaking to the enduring spirit of curiosity, and the power of science to intrigue and inspire.   Attende ..read more

Jenny Donelly will join the ARMI Executive Team as the Senior Manager, External Strategy and Planning. As someone who is deeply experienced in navigating the challenges in both the university sector, and in health and medicine, Jenny is ready and committed to help ARMI achieve its goals. Jenny had a number of corporate jobs in various cities across Australia, before joining the Monash University’s School of Rural Health in 2003. Reflecting on her time there, Jenny says “My greatest achievement was to develop my operations, finance and management skills with the School of Rural Health and then ..read more

What began as a combination of a love for sport and for science, Chris Alma’s career has taken him abroad, from small to large biotech, and from bench scientist to Director and Lead the Cell Therapy Platform Development at CSL. As the latest addition to ARMI’s Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), Chris brings a breadth and depth of experience and expertise on recognising and realising commercial value, as well as in the area of gene therapy.   Growing up, most of Chris’s time was spent playing any and every sport with a ball (cricket, soccer, rugby and tennis), and his schooling life was al ..read more

In the ever-evolving field of regenerative medicine, ground breaking research and innovative approaches are essential to unlocking the secrets of healthy aging and tissue regeneration. At the forefront of this exciting field is Professor Nir Eynon, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute’s (ARMI) newest Group Leader. With an impressive background in genetics and epigenetics and a passion for understanding the complexities of aging and exercise response, Nir brings a fresh perspective and valuable expertise to ARMI. Nir’s career journey began when he completed his Ph.D. in genetics and athl ..read more