Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry news and events, Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe University

La Trobe researchers recognised in Premier’s Award

Dr Brooke Patterson and Dr Ebony Monson winners in Victorian awards.

Skilled, future-ready: meet Bendigo’s newest grads

573 graduates attend Bendigo campus' two-day ceremonies.

Spleen identified as new target in stroke recovery

$1m boost to progress fungal disease treatment

$1m funding boost to progress fungal disease treatment

Cell-inspired sensor paves way to real-time health

Breakthrough sensor rapidly tracks tiny molecular changes in blood.

Six new Distinguished Alumni awarded in 2026

La Trobe awards six new Distinguished Alumni in 2026

Test strip breakthrough for accessible diagnosis

Test strip could hasten diagnose diseases like cancer

Research to advance Long COVID care awarded $1M

La Trobe University Professor Stephanie Gras has secured $1 million in federal government funding for new research aimed at improving understanding of Long COVID.

Grain industry leader the new LISAF Director

Professor to accelerate research to strengthen nation's food systems.

La Trobe celebrates record university offers

A record number of students have received offers from La Trobe.

Portable biosensor could detect PFAS on site

Rapid test for “forever chemicals” removes need for specialist labs.

AI tool puts people first, two new NHMRC grants

AI health tool among La Trobe projects awarded share of $3.9m grants.

Cell death discovery could aid cancer treatments

Research shows how dying cells are cleared from our bodies.

Patch offers hope to save frog populations

Transforming hydrocarbons

La Trobe researchers have discovered a new type of chemical that could change how we transform fossil fuels into useful products.