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
- Mentoring Program
- National and International conferences
- Social media communications
- Networking functions
- ECR professional development awards
- A cell death researcher directory & more
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.
Key Dates
The ACDS holds both virtual and face-to-face seminars. Interested in speaking at a future ACDS seminar? Please send a CV and 200 word bio to general@australasiancelldeathsociety.com to apply. Want to take part in our events? Join the ACDS HERE.
09/11/2026 - 10/11/2026
Australian Inflammation Centres (AIC) 2026 Annual Symposium
All day
Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne
Event Details
09/11/2026 - 10/11/2026
Australian Inflammation Centres (AIC) 2026 Annual Symposium
Join us for the AIC 2026 Annual Symposium, bringing together inflammation researchers from eleven major institutes.
Now in its sixth year, t...
All day
Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne
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Confocal microscopy images kindly provided by Dilara Ozkocak, La Trobe University.
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