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Pioneering study on ginseng for lung disease expands
RMIT University's groundbreaking research into the use of the traditional Chinese herb ginseng for the treatment of lung disease has been expanded to new hospitals in Melbourne's north and south.

Great year for research
RMIT University recorded excellent results in the 2012 funding rounds managed by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

Research finds hot way to cure pain
The key to identifying and treating pain may be found in something that does quite the opposite.

How your mother's diet affects you today
What your mother ate while pregnant could still be affecting your weight today, according to research by RMIT University's Dr Sarah Spencer.

Exercise link to better diabetes control
Knowledge about the benefits of regular exercise for diabetes sufferers has been improved following research undertaken by an RMIT University PhD student.

RMIT researchers rank in top five
RMIT University has been ranked in the top five among Australian universities in key research disciplines.

Study advances cancer-killing cream for melanoma
RMIT University researchers have designed a peptide that imitates a melanoma-killing virus, in a biomedical engineering advance that could lead to the development of a cream to target and treat Australia's "national cancer".

Sticky situation
Professor Peter Little AM has set his sights on a big target: reducing the number of deaths claimed each year by the world's biggest killer - cardiovascular disease.

Meet our PhD students 2012
Applications for 2013 scholarships close Wednesday 31st October 2012

Research deal may lead to new vaccines
New vaccines for a range of serious illnesses may emerge from a research agreement signed between RMIT University and biotechnology company BioDiem Ltd.

Seven research fellows for 2012
RMIT University Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Margaret Gardner AO, has announced the successful recipients of the 2012 RMIT University Research Fellowships.

Research aids nasal drug delivery
RMIT University researchers have developed computer models to design more effective nasal sprays to provide alternate drug delivery to needles or pills.

Biggest trade mission to India
RMIT University Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Margaret Gardner AO, will join the Victorian Premier, Ted Baillieu on the largest trade mission to India from Australia.

$400,000 grant for snail pain study
Marine cone snail venom might soon be used to help reduce chronic pain in Australia, thanks to a $400,000 research grant for RMIT University's School of Medical Sciences.

Symposium strengthens Indian-Australian links
RMIT University has hosted a three-day symposium aimed at strengthening collaborative links between Indian and Australian scientists in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.