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 Institute for Molecular Science @LIMSLTU]

🌏Did you know gravity has shaped every part of life on Earth? From blood flow to plant growth, biology depends on it. But what happens without it—and how can this research improve health in space and here on Earth? Read our explainer 👉 https://t.co/jHfLby3L8n

[Michelle Wille @DuckSwabber]

Until Friday, Australia was the only continent free from HPAI H5N1. Sadly, this is not the case - a 2344b confirmation in a Brown Skua, and a suspected case in a Northern Giant Petrel which turned up in WA. 👉 https://t.co/wgkgMy7nqx
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[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💚

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@latrobe
@LTUresearchers
@ebony_monson
@FansonKerry
@HelbigLab
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[Helbig Lab @HelbigLab]

Lunchtime walk through the beautiful @latrobe wildlife sanctuary ❤️