Professor Don Chisholm AO Related News
Shot in the arm for Type 1 diabetes prevention in Australia
MEDIA RELEASE:
14 Jul 2010
The Federal Government has committed $6.5 million over the next five years for the Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre (DVDC), based at Garvan, to continue its work. DVDC is searching for ways to prevent the development of Type 1 diabetes, including vaccination and immunotherapy, and to preserve insulin-producing cells from the early stages of disease.
Surprising findings about Hepatitis C and insulin resistance
MEDIA RELEASE:
09 Mar 2010
Researchers at Garvan have now confirmed the link between Hepatitis C and Type 2 diabetes - people with the virus being 3 to 4 times more likely to develop diabetes, owing to high levels of insulin resistance in muscle. There is practically no insulin resistance in the liver, however, a surprising finding given that Hepatitis C is a liver disease.
Research Fellowship announcement to support link between weight loss and the reversal of Type 2 diabetes
MEDIA RELEASE:
27 Oct 2009
Associate Professor Katherine Samaras is the new recipient of the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Don Chisholm Diabetes Research Fellowship. The Fellowship is dedicated to funding vital research into the causes, processes and treatments for Type 2 diabetes, one of Australia’s most common and serious diseases – and is named in honour of Professor Don Chisholm, who is recognised as a leader in clinical diabetes research.
Research fellowship announced to investigate the missing link for diabetes
MEDIA RELEASE:
15 Oct 2008
Garvan researcher Dr Alexander Viardot, a specialist in endocrinology and internal medicine, has been appointed to the GlaxoSmithKline Don Chisholm Diabetes Research Fellowship following a global search. The position is dedicated to vital research into the causes of Type 2 diabetes.
New Fellowship Strengthens Garvan Potential to find a cure for Type 2 diabetes
MEDIA RELEASE:
06 Dec 2007
We are very pleased to announce the establishment of the GlaxoSmithKline Don Chisholm Fellowship for Diabetes Research – a position dedicated to vital research into the causes, processes and treatments for Type 2 diabetes, one of Australia’s most common and serious diseases.
Marcia Shines For Garvan
21 Sep 2007
At the 2007 Garvan Chairman’s Dinner held on 18 September, Marcia Hines thrilled our guests with exquisite renditions of some of her greatest hits in honour of Professor Don Chisholm – a leader in diabetes research and care for over 40 years….
