/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2025/02/05/biomedical-engineers-innovative-excellence-acknowledged University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó Associate Professor Jiawen Li has been awarded a prestigious global award by tech giant Sony and scientific publishing company Nature, for her work in biomedical engineering. February 05 2025 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2025/02/05/biomedical-engineers-innovative-excellence-acknowledged /newsroom/news/list/2024/12/16/experts-available-for-holiday-season-2024-2025 Over the summer holiday season, the following University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó researchers are happy to be approached for comment on their areas of expertise. The list has been organised into broad subject areas. Please see individual names to check each expert's availability. December 22 2024 Lara Pacillo /newsroom/news/list/2024/12/16/experts-available-for-holiday-season-2024-2025 /newsroom/news/list/2024/12/03/microscopy-at-the-tip-of-a-hair-thin-optical-fibre Researchers at the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó, as part of an international team, have developed an approach that makes advanced microscopy possible through an optical fibre thinner than a human hair. December 03 2024 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2024/12/03/microscopy-at-the-tip-of-a-hair-thin-optical-fibre /newsroom/news/list/2024/11/06/funding-to-explore-genetic-markers-for-heart-disorders University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó’s Dr Jessica Marathe has received a $75,000 grant to research possible genetic causes of under-diagnosed cardiovascular conditions. November 06 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/11/06/funding-to-explore-genetic-markers-for-heart-disorders /newsroom/news/list/2024/10/11/assessing-what-makes-a-reasonable-decision-with-ai As the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) grows in our world, the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó is exploring the role that technology can play in the health sphere, particularly in clinical decision-making and explanations. October 11 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/10/11/assessing-what-makes-a-reasonable-decision-with-ai /newsroom/news/list/2024/06/25/new-guidelines-set-to-change-the-way-we-diagnose-type-1-diabetes Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses could soon be transformed with newly released guidance developed with input from a University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó expert, outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D before the point of symptom onset. June 25 2024 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2024/06/25/new-guidelines-set-to-change-the-way-we-diagnose-type-1-diabetes /newsroom/news/list/2024/06/11/limits-to-access-emergency-pill The accessibility of first-line oral emergency contraceptives in Australian community pharmacies is problematic – with a national survey finding almost one-third reporting they do not stock the ulipristal acetate pill that has been recommended by medical authorities. June 11 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/06/11/limits-to-access-emergency-pill /newsroom/news/list/2024/06/04/mou-reaffirms-cooperation-on-health-and-ai Ã×À¼µç×Ó and Aurecon Group have marked a significant milestone in their relationship, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). June 05 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/06/04/mou-reaffirms-cooperation-on-health-and-ai /newsroom/news/list/2024/06/03/specialist-scanning-needed-to-help-endo-patients A review of existing research shows there is a growing benefit to using specialist scanning to diagnose endometriosis. June 03 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/06/03/specialist-scanning-needed-to-help-endo-patients /newsroom/news/list/2024/05/29/pregnant-women-given-incentives-to-quit-smoking Pregnant women will receive financial incentives and support to help them quit one of the most highly addictive habits, smoking cigarettes. May 29 2024 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2024/05/29/pregnant-women-given-incentives-to-quit-smoking