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Wednesday, June 5 • 11:10am - 12:10pm
Biomarkers

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1. 'Exploring the utility of plasma micro RNA for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease'
Presented by: Associate Professor Joanna Williams

2. 'Development of a Novel Immunogenetic molecular 'fingerprint' associated with Alzheimer's disease'
Presented by: Associate Professor Mourad Tayebi

3. 'Connecting the peripheral lipidome with Alzheimer's disease and its risk factors'
Presented by: Dr Kevin Huynh

4. 'Tracing Kynurenine footprints in Alzheimer's disease'
Presented by: Dr Benjamin Heng

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Associate Professor Joanna Williams

Joanna’s laboratory approaches the study of Alzheimer’s disease from the unique perspective of both trying to identify microRNA-biomarkers within plasma which may be useful in its diagnosis as well as understanding the molecular mechanisms harnessed by the potentially therapeutic... Read More →
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Associate Professor Mourad Tayebi

Associate Professor Mourad Tayebi is a researcher and neuroimmunologist renowned for his significant contributions to the field of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly prion and Alzheimer’s disease. Holding a Ph.D. in neuroimmunology, Associate Professor Tayebi has focused his... Read More →
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Dr Kevin Huynh

Dr Huynh is a Group Leader in the Metabolomics laboratory at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. He currently holds a NHMRC EL1 Investigator fellowship and has positions in both the Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research, Translation and Implementation (La Trobe University... Read More →
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Dr Benjamin Heng

Dr Heng’s research interest focuses on the study of chronic inflammation and the intricate pathways of tryptophan metabolism, namely the kynurenine pathway. His research centres on understanding the interplay between immunology and this biochemical pathway and their collective impact... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:10pm AEST
3. Binna Burra Room