Australasian Cell Death Society

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.

2025 ACDS Committee: Open Positions!

The ACDS is looking for enthusiastic members of the cell death community to join the 2025 committee! This is your chance to build leadership skills, connect with new colleagues, and help shape the future of cell death research in Australasia.

We have openings for:
Secretary
Communications Officer 1 (Website & Newsletter Manager)
Communications Officer 2 (Social Media Manager & Advertisement)

Eligibility:
Open to PhD students and postdocs actively involved in the Australasian cell death community.

How to apply:
Send your CV and a short paragraph about your current role, research interests, and why you'd like to join the committee to auscelldeathsociety@gmail.com
by Monday, 23rd September.

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 ...