Chisholm Related News
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.
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….
