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The gene therapy that could transform the lives of millions
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/healthreport/gene-therapy-rare-diseases/101405506 Robert Lamberth was born with a genetic disorder that meant his blood didn't clot properly. Throughout his life, he received regular transfusions of the clotting factor...
Flesh Made New OUT NOW!
Today was the launch of a new book by Prof. John Rasko and Dr. Carl Power: “Flesh Made New: The Unnatural History and Broken Promise of Stem Cells”. For decades, we've been anticipating the dawn of regenerative medicine. Again and again, we've been promised...
Prof. Rasko gives keynote address for Griffith University’s Integrity 20 series
On 30th April, 2021, Prof Rasko gave this keynote address as part of the Integrity 20'21 program series, presented by Griffith University. Watch the recording, as he explores the promises and pitfalls of stem cell science. Read more about this in the book ‘Flesh Made...
Kerry O’Brien in conversation with Prof. John Rasko
Today, Professor John Rasko joined award winning journalist, Kerry O’Brien at Griffith University to talk all about science, stem-cell research and the future of medicine, as part of their ‘A better future for all’ series.
Making the impossible possible
Implementing clinical trials of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Prof. Rasko presents at ATMP Sweden Prof. Rasko presented at the first ”ATMP world tour” in April, 2021. The event aimed to highlight world leading activities within Advanced Therapy Medicinal...
Celebrating Dr. Chuck Bailey’s 20th work anniversary
Congratulations to Dr. Chuck Bailey on 20 years of service to the Rasko Lab! Chuck started in the Rasko Lab on March 1st 2001, after completing his PhD at UNSW. We have seen Chuck grow from a fresh faced postdoc, to senior postdoc and now Head of the Cancer and Gene...
World first human trial treats disease with reprogrammed stem cells
In a world first, Prof. Rasko and his team have completed the first human clinical trial using engineered stem cells to treat an immune disease called graft versus host disease. The work published today in Nature Medicine examines the use of human induced pluripotent...
Meet Dr Jess Tiffen
At an early age, Jess became curious about science and cell biology as her grandfather was a microbiologist. This curiousity lead to Jess studying science and going on to joining Professor John Rasko’s laboratory as a PhD student. Dr Jess Tiffen Whilst a...
Cure The Future Supports a Unique Training Opportunity
From 28 May to 1 June, the world greatest minds in Cell and Gene Therapy will gather at the annual conference of the International Society of Cell and Gene Therapy in Melbourne. For the first time, a contingent of 12 researchers and scientists from Professor John...
‘Bubble boy’ SCID disease effectively cured with experimental gene therapy
A rare genetic disorder known as 'bubble boy' disease, effectively cured with gene therapy. Read and share the article below. Read Article
Meet Dr Gerard Chu
Cure the Future © Photo by Salty Dingo 2019 Dr Gerard Chu is a PhD Student in Professor John Rasko’s laboratory. Gerard’s father was diagnosed with cancer when he was in Year 11 at school. His father’s health scare motivated Gerard to want to make a difference...
What is a CAR T Cell?
CAR T Cells are engineered to target cancer cells. Cell therapy has come of age and CAR T therapy is leading the way. "Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells are produced by harvesting and reprogramming healthy T cells from a cancer patient. Genetically...
Meet Data Scientist Ulf Schmitz
Dr Ulf Schmitz is a serious computer wizard. Currently Ulf is a Data scientist in Professor John Rasko’s team at the Centenary Institute. As an expert in Bioinformatics metrics, Ulf spends his days discovering patterns in data that help to explain normal...
Professor John Rasko AO Comments on Recent Developments in Gene Editing
Gene editing is a topic of great ethical debate. Here is a recent interview on the topic with Professor John Rasko AO on ABC Breakfast television.
Home Grown Talent Attends Oscars Lunch in Support of Cure The Future
Guests at the Recent Oscars Lunch glammed up to enjoy the broadcast of the 91st Oscars in style. Guests included the Today Show team, participants in Married at First Site, Doctor Doctor cast members and many more. Hosted By Channel 9 at Glass Brasserie, guests...
Dr Justin Wong Awarded by the Australian Academy of Science
The Australian Academy of Science have announced their latest awards for outstanding contributions to science with 20 of Australia’s leading scientists receiving a 2019 honorific award. Dr Justin Wong, a past recipient of a Cure The Future Fellowship...
Who are Cure The Future?
Watch the video below which outlines who we are. Here it is. Enjoy.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex33-zP-4BUCure The Future is a philanthropic foundation that funds pioneering research to cure inherited diseases and cancers through the world leading...
Cure the Future Service Awards Announced
Cure the Future Service Awards Announced The Cure the Future Service Awards where announced recently at the end of year party for both the clinical and research teams of Professor John Rasko AO. The teams from the Centenary Institute and Department of Cell and...
World First Trial Gives Hope
Congratulations to Professor John Rasko and his team, who have recently been recognised for their excellent in research and clinical work with funding from the Li Ka Shing Foundation, for a world-first immunotherapy trial for patients with mesothelioma and pancreatic...
Boyer Lecture 2018 – The Conversation Article
Professor John Rasko’s ‘Life Engineered’ Boyer Lectures explore ethical and other issues around gene therapy and related technologies, and their potential to cure disease, prolong life and change the course of human evolution.