UQ Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences

Congrats Marina Fortes & team on their $4.78M ARC Training Centre for Animal Reproductive Biotechnologies, to build the future Ag workforce by training industry‑ready researchers in livestock repro, sustainable food production & biodiversity conservation tinyurl.com/2kh5t328

Today is National Mushroom Day! @kylieafrancis' work highlights the medicinal power of mushrooms, their role in treating diseases, & the rich diversity of Australia’s native fungi. She works with citizen scientists, government & industry to find new molecules for future therapies

SCMB’s @JodyPeters20, @HenryDmal & @JessHarrison03 developed the ISVac™ platform using non‑infectious virus particles. It's now moving toward human trials with Proboxis Biotechnology, a start up with support from Uniquest & $1.5M via Biointelect Venturer. tinyurl.com/9bumpb7u

Congratulations to SCMB's Dr Chris McMillan!! He received the inaugural Life Science Queensland (LSQ) Bio-Innovation Bursary to support his research into innovative vaccine platforms and advanced delivery technologies.
@ChrisLDMcMillan
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Dr Masaru Nobu gave an outstanding & thought provoking talk at Monday afternoon's 2026 Skerman lecture. He discussed the origins of life and life's adaptation to Earth's changing landscape. Afterward, fabulous discussion was had over afternoon tea.