Helbig Lab

Prof Karla Helbig, specialising in #innateimmunity and lipid droplets in viral infection @latrobe ; passionate about training the next generation of scientists!

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

Can AI help save our reefs? 🤖🪸

Dr Lucille Chapuis developed an AI-based approach to analyse 144 hours of underwater recordings, uncovering a "universal symphony" of fish calls. A massive leap forward for global biodiversity monitoring!

Full story 👉https://t.co/IgJg9AYIBG

@latrobe

[Ali Bajwa @a1bajwa]

It’s been great to present our ongoing research on #gazanias at the @theGRDC #Research #Updates in #Adelaide today. Lots of great interactions and discussions focussed on #sustainable #grain production in Australia. Looking forward to presenting this work at the #Waikerie Updates tomorrow and in #Bendigo later this month. If you’re dealing with #weedy #gazanias reach out to discuss ways we can collaborate. Here is the link to full paper if you’re keen to learn more: https://t.co/HVTTjnBT6N
Thanks for the support @theGRDC and @SABE_latrobe.
@latrobe @WeedSmartAU @society_weed

[Ebony Monson, PhD @ebony_monson]

First day back at work for 2026, and excited to share that @gurgaganveer's first paper from his PhD has been published in @acsnano!

If you are interested in the biology of endosomal escape & strategies for enhanced delivery of therapeutics, check it out: https://t.co/wOYXTmA30r

[La Trobe University @latrobe]

Join us on #WorldCancerDay for a panel discussion and lab tour at @ONJCRI

Wednesday 4 Feb
5 - 7pm
Register: https://t.co/OOOPmihSnY

[La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science @LIMSLTU]

💙 Meet our panellists for LIMS x @ONJCRI #WorldCancerDay on 4 Feb!
Jemima Hoult | Dr Gemma Trollope | Prof Brian Abbey | Dr Su Kah Goh | Prof Erinna Lee (Host)
Register to hear how they hope to improve treatment & detection, and work towards prevention 👉 https://t.co/T3otTFrM7e

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

🚨 Game-changer for water safety: La Trobe researchers just developed a portable biosensor that detects toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS) on-site - no lab needed. 15,000+ synthetic chemicals. One device. Faster testing for contaminated water, especially in remote areas. The future of environmental monitoring is here💧

Read the full study 👇
https://t.co/TqyjsNvF41

@LIMSLTU

@latrobe

@LTUresearchers

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

Record VTAC offers for La Trobe 🎉

1,365 offers in January Round 1, taking total offers since November to 6,968 (up 4 per cent).

Health courses continue to lead across our metro and regional campuses.

Read more: https://t.co/iYl7kIsVBp

@latrobe @LTUresearchers

[VignuzziLab @VignuzziLab]

Interested in attending the EMBO Lecture Course, entitled "RNA virus infection and host immune responses," hosted in Faridabad, India, on  11 – 14 February 2026?

sign up here:
https://t.co/Byw2hhNvND

[La Trobe University @latrobe]

Make a real impact in your health career. Flexible and online study options that fit around your life and work commitments. https://t.co/mV0vqFNvlv

[Helbig Lab @HelbigLab]

@a1bajwa @AIPS_science Congratulations! Very well deserved! 🥂

[Ali Bajwa @a1bajwa]

Feeling YOUNG, TALL and PROUD!
I have been named one of the #Young #Tall #Poppy #Award winners in Victoria this year (#YTP25). This is a flagship award hosted by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (@AIPS_science) nationwide.
This is really special for me as the award not only recognises the research #excellence but also admires the research #impact and commitment to #communicating science to the wider community. This further ignites my passion to study and raise awareness on management of #weeds and #invasive plants to help protect and sustain our #primary_industries and #environment.
I'm thankful to #AIPS for this great recognition and @latrobe, @Hort_Au, @theGRDC, and my wonderful #colleagues and #research_team for supporting my work.
#YoungTallPoppy #scienceeducation #engagement #impact #weedscience #biosecurity
@SABE_latrobe

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

🚀 Launched last week: the ARC Research Hub for Molecular Biosensors at Point-of-Use (MOBIUS).
Led by @latrobe with 5 unis + 20+ industry partners, MOBIUS will drive biosensor innovation, advanced manufacturing & industry impact.
👉https://t.co/waCwQ3eDRp
@LIMSLTU @latrobe @LTUresearchers

[GRAS Lab @GrasLab]

Great to have @conncharlotte1 from @RMIT to come to the MAPP seminar @SABE_latrobe @latrobe talking about #lipid #LNP

[Natasha Harvey @DrNatashaHarvey]

We have 2 positions available for talented bioinformaticians to join our team at CCB! Experience in analysis of transcriptomic datasets an advantage! Details👇 University Of South Australia - Research Associate/Research Fellow (Level ARAS / Level BRF) https://t.co/ho8WUeBtiy

[Helbig Lab @HelbigLab]

A big shout out to my amazing artistic sister! She’s just launched her online ceramics store ❤️. Go check it out!
#pottery
https://t.co/F0uwwdFkAg

[La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science @LIMSLTU]

1/2 🧪 Iodine is a critical ingredient in the chemical industry as a reagent which converts stable Carbon-Hydrogen (C-H) bonds into unstable and reactive Carbon-Iodine (C-I) bonds – prized for their ability to help change and create new molecules. Read: https://t.co/7FKYakmGnu

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

World Environment Day is happening now!

💬 What does sustainability mean to you?
Join the conversation with #WorldEnvironmentDay💚

@LIMSLTU
@latrobe
@LTUresearchers
@ebony_monson
@FansonKerry
@HelbigLab
@gr_drummond

[Helbig Lab @HelbigLab]

Lunchtime walk through the beautiful @latrobe wildlife sanctuary ❤️

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

🚨What if we could bottle the benefits of exercise... to treat cancer?
Congrats to @PamaliFonsekaa who has awarded a 2025 Young Scientist Program Fellowship 👏Her research shows plasma extracellular vesicles (EVs) from active mice slowed aggressive breast cancer. A breakthrough with global impact.
56 awardees. 17 countries. One of them is from right here @SABE_latrobe @LIMSLTU @latrobe . 👩‍🔬💥
RT to celebrate @LTUresearchers that’s changing how we think about treatment.
#FAOBMB2025

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

One week to go! Don’t miss #LaTrobeUni’s World Environment Day 2025
Celebrate research, conservation & community action 🌍
🗓 5 June | 12–2PM (AEST)
📍 WLT1, Bundoora
✅ FREE but limited spots!
Register now 👉https://t.co/WFwI1NYEFg

#WorldEnvironmentDay @LI@LIMSLTU @latrobe @LTUresearchers @ebony_monson @FansonKerry @HelbigLab @gr_drummond