Australasian Cell Death Society

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Welcome to the Australasian Cell Death Society

Welcome to the Australasian Cell Death SocietyWelcome to the Australasian Cell Death SocietyWelcome to the Australasian Cell Death Society

Leading the way in Australasian medical research

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Welcome to the Australasian Cell Death Society

Welcome to the Australasian Cell Death SocietyWelcome to the Australasian Cell Death SocietyWelcome to the Australasian Cell Death Society

Leading the way in Australasian medical research

Sign up now!

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.

What's On

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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.


22/10/2025

ACDS Mentorship Professional Development Workshop 4

2pm

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2.30pm

Zoom [for Mentors & Mentees]

Event Details

22/10/2025

ACDS Mentorship Professional Development Workshop 4

 Workshop 4: Interviews & Interviewing – Prof. Kate Schroder, UQ

Date: Wednesday October 22nd

Time: 2-2:30pm AEDT

Brief: Tips and tricks for in...

Event Details

2pm

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2.30pm

Zoom [for Mentors & Mentees]

03/09/2025

ACDS x ECDO International Seminar 2

4.30pm

-

6.30pm

TBA

Event Details

03/09/2025

ACDS x ECDO International Seminar 2

More details coming soon!

4.30pm

-

6.30pm

TBA

13/08/2025

ACDS Mentorship Professional Development Workshop 3

2pm

-

2.30pm

Zoom [for Mentors & Mentees]

Event Details

13/08/2025

ACDS Mentorship Professional Development Workshop 3

Workshop 3: Research Financing & Budgeting – Prof. Ivan Poon, LIMS
Date: Wednesday August 13th

Time: 2-2:30pm AEDT

Brief: Unlock the essential...

Event Details

2pm

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2.30pm

Zoom [for Mentors & Mentees]

06/08/2025

Special Workshop on Using AI in Medical Research

Zoom

Event Details

06/08/2025

Special Workshop on Using AI in Medical Research

More details coming soon!

Zoom

02/07/2025

ACDS Seminar Series

11am

-

12pm

Zoom

Event Details

02/07/2025

ACDS Seminar Series

Please join us on the 2nd July, at 11am-12pm AEST for our 2025 online seminar series. This month we have the following amazing speakers join...

Event Details

11am

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12pm

Zoom

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Confocal microscopy images kindly provided by Dilara Ozkocak, La Trobe University.

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