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COVID-19 vaccination – statement from The George Institute Principal Director, Professor Stephen MacMahon

11/01/2021

In a statement issued today, Principal Director of The George Institute for Global Health, Professor Stephen MacMahon AO FAA, welcomed the Australian Government’s move to roll out a COVID-19 vaccine in Australia next month

Could a common treatment preserve brain function after COVID-19 infection?

05/01/2021

An innovative study to assess whether a commonly used cholesterol lowering medication can prevent brain complications from COVID-19 has received over $2.3m from the Government’s Medical Research Future Fund.

Autonomous vehicles, child restraints and food and water security: bright ideas attract funding

15/12/2020

Three leading George Institute researchers have together scored just over $2.5 million for innovative projects in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council Ideas Grants.