Research at Griffith

Welcome to Research at Griffith. With content coming from across Griffith’s diverse research disciplines, this Page celebrates the accomplishments of Griffith’s research staff and their partners and research stakeholders.   Please let your networks know about Research at Griffith as we build a research community space aimed at facilitating the translation of research findings, the creation of connections between diverse stakeholders and the generation of research impact both within and beyond academia.

Looking for somewhere dry and inviting to spend the weekend after the intensity of cyclone Alfred 🌀 ? Look no further than the State Library Queensland as they host their 'Research Reveals' 2025 Queensland History Symposium! 📚 It features School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science. Griffith University journalist Associate Professor Heather Anderson and others from Griffith University! 😍 Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research https://lnkd.in/gN_ECQ4U

Sign up to NeuroNews to get the latest Autism Research in your inbox! Griffith researcher and Director of the Autism Centre of Excellence, Professor Dawn Adams, has created NeuroNews to keep us all updated on this important area of research - thank you Dawn for keeping us connected! You can learn more about Dawn's research here: https://lnkd.in/gbh7vSbR

Calling all Griffith University Early Career Researchers (ECRs) keen to showcase their research and promote cross-institute collaborations! Registration and abstract submission is now open for the 5th Griffith ECR Cross-Institute Symposium, an annual networking event for Griffith University ECRs to showcase their existing and proposed research impact, share details on their individual or research group’s specific research expertise, and to foster collaboration between Griffith University Institutes. Abstract submission is aimed at ECRs, however early MCRs up to 10 years post PhD and HDR students will also be considered. To register or submit an abstract, scan the QR code or visit https://lnkd.in/gs3Xj3tp For any other enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

🌏 Time to develop an Asia-Pacific Green Development Agenda 🌿 The Asia-Pacific is at a turning point in its green transition. Climate risks are escalating, political uncertainties loom, and resource competition is intensifying. To navigate these challenges, a comprehensive Green Development Agenda is needed. 🔹 Critical minerals – Balancing opportunities with resource nationalism 🔹 Carbon trading – A game-changer for finance and sustainability 🔹 Indigenous knowledge – Harnessing traditional wisdom for climate resilience 🔹 Industrial decarbonisation & water security – Ensuring long-term sustainability This new policy brief co-authored by Christoph Nedopil and colleagues from the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), Dhruba Purkayastha, Hemant Mallya, Kavita Vij, Nitin Bassi, and Shuva Raha explores the pathways to a sustainable and prosperous future for the region. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDT3R9G8 #GreenDevelopment #AsiaPacific #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Policy 

It is well understood that exposure to high ambient temperatures significantly increases morbidity and mortality. Each year, nearly half a million deaths worldwide are linked to hot weather, with older adults and individuals with comorbidities among the most vulnerable. In this Springer Nature Research Communities blog, Griffith researchers highlight their work on an individualised, household focussed Heat Early Warning System for older adults. This research was recently published in npj Digital Medicine (Nature Portfolio) and can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gqpGks-G Congratulations to Mehak Oberai, Zhiwei Xu, Aaron Bach, Connor Forbes, Ella Jackman, Fergus O’Connor, Isabella Ennever, Sebastian Binnewies, Steven Baker & Shannon Rutherford on the publication of this important research. https://lnkd.in/gaJWPejY

Griffith University Clinical Trial Unit continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary! This month, we will share real stories from our trial participants who took part in chronic disease trials. With nearly 47% of Australians living with one or more chronic diseases, finding innovative treatment options is crucial. We are currently conducting several chronic disease clinical trials. To find out more or register on our volunteer database please visit https://lnkd.in/g2isDTjW. Stay tuned for more #RealStoriesRealImpact shared throughout this month! #ChronicDisease #ClinicalTrials #PatientStories #RealStoriesRealImpact

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In 2023, more than 15,000 new cases of colorectal cancer had been diagnosed in Australia alone. Our multi-disciplinary research scientists at Griffith University Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics tackle colorectal cancer from all angles, with the aim to discover and develop novel diagnostic tools, prevention methods and treatments for the deadly disease. Professor Daniel Kolarich and Dr Arun Everest-Dass use advanced mass spectrometry tools such as mass spectrometry imaging and in-depth glycoproteomics methods within our Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) International Centre for Cancer Glycomics. This allows their teams to image and map glycans from tissues and cells and investigate how glycosylation of cancer markers differs across the different stages of the disease. This will not only help better understand the onset and development of colorectal cancer, but also lead to new developments in early-stage colorectal cancer detection, treatment and prevention. Professor Nigel McMillan’s research studies how the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) may play a role in the development of some colorectal cancers. His team are developing a novel technology that could one day lead to a cure for HPV-related cancers. Professor Des Richardson’s research focuses on the discovery of anti-cancer drugs for the treatment of belligerent, intractable tumours for a host of cancers, including colon cancer. Find out more about our cancer research at https://lnkd.in/g5HWdSun #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

This profile piece highlights the career and research of Professor Susan Harris Rimmer FAIIA, a champion for human rights and gender equality. Professor Harris Rimmer is a prominent member of the Griffith Law School and has dedicated her career to advancing international human rights law, climate justice and gender equality. https://lnkd.in/gGfHrqih 

The window to take urgent climate action is closing rapidly. It’s crucial to act now to protect more people from the health impacts of climate change. That’s why we’re funding short-term, high-impact projects that can drive policy action at scale by making the impacts of climate change more visible. Learn more about the call and apply by 30 April ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eEBeAYYq