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CDU speech pathology graduate Teegan Wattam.

First Nations health graduate leads the way in mastering CDU double degree

Teegan Wattam is carving history with every step she takes across the graduation stage this week. It will be the first time a First Nations graduate has received Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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CDU pharmaceutical scientist Dr Nazim Nassar and RMIT biophysicist Professor Stefan Kasapis have filed an application in the US patent office for a new technology of a “gel-like casing” in an oral tablet form to deliver naturally occurring therapeutic proteins and vaccines.

Got a chronic disease and fear of needles? A prick-free natural alternative is on the horizon

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) and an RMIT researcher are a step closer to replacing the needle to deliver drugs in the treatment of many chronic diseases. 

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The study explored the effectiveness of compulsory income management from the perspective of welfare professionals.

Compulsory income management doing more harm than good: Study

Compulsory income management in the Northern Territory is perceived to be ineffective in reducing harm, can contribute to situations of family violence and is incompatible with the needs of welfare recipients, a new study led by Charles Darwin University has found. 

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Professor Dan Bressington led the study, which recommends the ITQ questionnaire be adopted in military mental health services.

Study shows questionnaire can better identify complex post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

Military mental health services should urgently adopt an internationally recognised trauma questionnaire to better diagnose and treat veterans with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study with Charles Darwin University has revealed. 

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Partnership a major milestone for the CDU School of Medicine

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a step closer to establishing a home-grown medical school with a new curriculum partnership with Western Sydney University signed. 

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Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has received funding to further Birthing on Country services for First Nations women.

Five-million-dollar boost to translational research Birthing on Country initiatives

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has received nearly $5 million in funding to expand support for Birthing on Country services critical for First Nations mothers and babies. 

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The CDU Menzies School of Medicine’s new suite of micro-credentials explores emergency and disaster health.

New short courses to give insight into emergency and disaster health

In a time of environmental disasters and ongoing threats of disease outbreaks, a new suite of micro-credential courses will give students access to the knowledge and strategies of how to be prepared in a crisis.

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New study reveals kill order for melanoma cells by cannabis extract

A cannabis extract has shown positive results in slowing down melanoma cell growth and increasing cell death rates, a new in-vitro study finds.

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Charles Darwin University Associate Professor Dianne Wepa led the study into connectedness for Māori during COVID-19.

Study examines Māori response during COVID-19

A study into the social response of Māori during the COVID-19 pandemic has found the interconnectedness of Indigenous communities could be key to developing greater and more effective public health policies. 

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