Welcome to the Australasian Cell Death Society
Leading the way in Australasian medical research
Welcome to the Australasian Cell Death Society
Leading the way in Australasian medical research
About Us
Everyday, millions of cells within the human body will die through a process known as programmed cell death. Moreover, the dysregulation of cell death or failure to remove dying cells is also implicated in many disease settings including cancer and autoimmunity.
The term ‘apoptosis’ was first coined in 1972 by Australian pathologist John Kerr to describe the first kind of programmed cell death. Since then, Australasian cell death researchers have been at the forefront of global scientific breakthroughs. Whether it’s apoptosis, necroptosis, pyroptosis or beyond, Australasian cell death researchers are changing how the world views cell biology and are shaping the development of novel therapeutics.
The Australasian Cell Death Society (ACDS) aims to bring together renowned and upcoming Australian and New Zealand cell death researchers working locally and abroad. By creating a community that promotes collaboration, communication and scientific integrity, the ACDS aims to support our Australasian cell death researchers to continue to lead the next generation of medical advances.
Our Vision
To establish a cell death community that promotes national and international collaboration, dissemination of research and establishment of both a professional and social network.
What we offer
- Monthly newsletters
- Seminar series with invited speakers and engaging discussion sessions
- Social media communications
- Networking functions
- ECR professional development awards
- A cell death researcher directory & more
Future vision: Mentoring program, Cell Death Symposium
Who are we for?
The ACDS is designed to encompass all Australian and New Zealand cell death researchers working locally and those now working abroad. This includes Honours, Masters and PhD students, Research Assistants, Postdocs, Laboratory Heads and Research-Academics.
Welcome to our new ACDS Committee Members
The ACDS is thrilled to announce the addition of three new enthusiastic cell death researchers joining our 2025 committee!
Secretary: Dr Radek Szmyd (CRMI)
Communications Officer 1 (Website & Newsletter Manager): Jeremy Yap (UQ)
Communications Officer 2 (Social Media Manager & Advertisement): Dr Pooranee Morgan (Baker Institute)
We also welcome Dr Kerstin Brinkmann (WEHI), who will take over as the MCR Committee Advisor.
A massive thank you to outgoing committee members Dr Yoon Lim, Dr Malvina Pizzuto, A/Prof Ivan Poon, and Maddie Wemyss for all their hard work and dedication to the ACDS.
Key Dates
Our seminar series is held virtually via zoom on the first Wednesday of the month and is open to all members. Interested in speaking at a future ACDS seminar? Please send a CV and 200 word bio to AusCellDeathSociety@gmail.com to apply. Want to take part in our events? Join the ACDS HERE.
2024 ACDS Seminar Series will be held at 11 am AEDT the first wednesday of each month.
06/11/2024
ACDS End of Year Seminar
10am
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12:30pm AEST
La Trobe University Bundoora
Event Details
06/11/2024
ACDS End of Year Seminar
We invite you to join us for our final ACDS Seminar of the year to be held in-person at La Trobe University (Bundoora). Our seminar will be ...
10am
-
12:30pm AEST
La Trobe University Bundoora
2023 Wrap Up
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