UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Sensorion reported positive initial safety data for Audiogene, its Phase 1/2 gene therapy trial of SENS-501, and final results of the Phase 2a trial of SENS-401 after cochlear implantation. Preliminary safety and efficacy data were also reported for the NOTOXIS trial, a Phase 2a study of SENS-401 in preventing Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity. The company aims to advance innovative programs to transform the quality of hearing for patients with hearing disorders.

A review finds no clear evidence that valproate, an anti-seizure drug, harms children when taken by fathers-to-be, challenging UK restrictions on its use.

A review finds no clear evidence that valproate, an anti-seizure drug, harms children when taken by men before conception, despite known risks in pregnant women. The study suggests current restrictions on valproate use in men may be unnecessary and could increase health risks.

Hamton Property Group received planning approval for a $550 million residential development on the former University of Melbourne site in Hawthorn, featuring six low-rise buildings, 365 residences, 5,500 sqm of green space, and a retail village. The project, approved under the Allan government’s Development Facilitation Program, aims to address housing undersupply in Melbourne’s inner-city.

COMBAT-AMR launched in Cambodia in 2024, focusing on AMR prevention and response in Asia, with a three-year plan for capacity building and training in laboratory diagnostics and surveillance. The program aims to strengthen national AMR Action Plans through targeted interventions, supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Centre for Health Security.

177Lu-PSMA-617 plus docetaxel improved outcomes in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) without increased toxicity compared to docetaxel alone, according to the phase 2 UpFrontPSMA study. The addition of lutetium-PSMA to docetaxel significantly improved undetectable PSA levels at 48 weeks and multiple secondary endpoints with no increase in overall toxicity.

Hamton Property Group's 365-home project at Melbourne's former Hawthorn campus approved, fast-tracked through Development Facilitation Program. Project includes 37 affordable homes, 5500sq m of green space, and a retail precinct. Victorian government has approved 10,700 new homes via fast-track programs in the past year.

The Labor Government approved 365 new homes in Hawthorn, fast-tracked through the Development Facilitation Program, aiming to deliver homes close to jobs, transport, schools, and services. This approval is part of a larger initiative to build over 13,300 new homes, with 9,700 already complete or underway, and at least a quarter in rural and regional Victoria.

15 architecture firms from Australia and overseas compete to design homes for 5 Sydney sites to alleviate NSW housing crisis. The NSW government's pattern book design competition aims to fast-track construction by pre-approving selected designs. Five winners will build low- and medium-rise designs across five sites, including Sydney Olympic Park. The winning designs will be publicly available next year, with fast-track benefits.

Ranil Wickramasinghe, distinguished professor in Chemical Engineering, will present a seminar on 'Development of membrane-based operations for emerging separations challenges' on Sept. 20, 4-5 p.m. in CHEM 144. Refreshments available from 3:30 p.m. in CHEM 145. Free and open to the public.