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Oct 7, 2021 5 tweets 8 min read
Remarkable technology developed by @LIMSLTU researcher @BrianAbbey16 and supported by La Trobe's Strategic Innovation Fund reveals the eye-popping colour of cancer cells — it promises to revolutionise medical imaging and aid early-detection of cancer. now.latrobe/NanoMslide Side-by-side comparison of cancerous cells under a tradition @LIMSLTU @BrianAbbey16 @PeterMacRes @ANUmedia @GarvanInstitute @ONJCRI @UniMelb @ONJCancerCentre @CancerVic 'Breakthroughs in #nanotechnology allowed us to manipulate the interaction of light with biological tissue so that abnormal cells appear to have a different colour to healthy ones,' said Prof. @BrianAbbey16, explaining how NanoMslide helps detects disease. now.latrobe/NanoMslide An image of a slide with cancerous cells using NanoMslide, a
Mar 24, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
**UPDATE** La Trobe University—like other universities—continues to be categorised as an ‘essential service’ during phase one of the Government’s #COVID19 response measures: now.latrobe/coronavirus-up…

⬇️THREAD⬇️ Image During this uncertain period, we have enacted new measures to assist our students, such as, a new La Trobe University COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program—this includes a technology bursary, a $3000 crisis support scholarship and emergency relief to pay for essentials. (2/2)