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Student research project

Supervisor(s): Professor Mark Febbraio and Dr Benoit Smeuninx

Research focus

Our research is focussed on understanding mechanisms associated with exercise, obesity, type 2 diabetes and cancer and our goal is to develop novel drugs to treat lifestyle related diseases.

Project summary

Investigating how EVs released during exercise can be harnessed as therapeutic tools for treating breast cancer, type 2 diabetes and MASH — potentially creating 'exercise.

Student research opportunities

Beginning your research career with one of Australia's largest medical research institutes provides unique opportunities for Masters, Honours and PhD students.

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