Hulett Lab

Our research focuses on defining the molecular basis of tumour progression and inflammatory disease to develop novel anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory drugs.

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

🚨 Applications for La Trobe's mid-year Graduate Research Scholarships close 30 April 2025!

Scholarships include:
🎓 $35,000 p.a. stipend (full-time, 2025 rate)
🎓 Tuition fee scholarship (up to 4 years)
🎓 Thesis and relocation allowances
Start between 1 July–30 Nov 2025.
Apply now 👉 https://t.co/sdviiq0U8l

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

Celebrating over 55 years of dedication! Allan Lee's journey at La Trobe started on April 1, 1970, from field work in agriculture to leading in our Facilities Team. His leadership in sports & work ethic inspire us all. Thank you, Allan, for shaping our community! @LIMSLTU @latrobe

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

Please join our fabulous community 👇

[Some Blonde Scientist - Dr Georgia Atkin-Smith @SomeBlondeSci]

📢 I'm recruiting!

We are looking for a motivated student to join our team at @WEHI_research and launch an exciting PhD at the intersection of #celldeath, #invivoimaging and #bloodcancer !

See below for details and please reshare ✨️

[Hulett Lab @HulettLab]

Murri Totems on the move whilst the @LIMSLTU forecourt has a little makeover @latrobe

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

🌟 Career Insight Spotlight 🌟

How can students & graduates build their professional network? Dr Fung Lay, Lecturer in Biochemistry at La Trobe University, shares: “Building a professional network is key. Platforms like LinkedIn help create a strong professional identity, showcase skills, & expand connections. Workshops & active learning photos can boost your profile!”

Read more 👉 https://t.co/9Uj78KLhTf

@LIMSLTU
@latrobe
@DrFungLay

[La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science @LIMSLTU]

So excited for Prof Brian Abbey & Dr Eugeniu Balaur (LIMS) with Prof Belinda Parker (@PeterMacCC), who are finalists in the 2024 @uniaus Shaping Australia Awards for AlleSense & NanoMSlide! Read more and show your support in the People's Choice voting 👉 https://t.co/rmPT4ODnWu

[Hulett Lab @HulettLab]

It may be belated but any excuse to get together and enjoy cake. Happy birthday @thezoeday @latrobe @LIMSLTU @SABE_latrobe

[La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science @LIMSLTU]

Meet LIMS & @SABE_Latrobe member, Dr Tien Nguyen (@HulettLab). She’s working to find new treatments for atherosclerosis, which is an underlying cause of Cardiovascular Disease - a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Read: https://t.co/cfd9tP0pfn

#sciencetwitter

[Hulett Lab @HulettLab]

The Easter Egg hunt tradition lives on with @HulettLab @LabACDC @dancnwthmycellf @KhaThanhPhan labs! Thank you Mr Easter Bunny for visiting @latrobe @LIMSLTU @SABE_latrobe and for putting together another excellent find & trade #labtradition #togetherness

[Hulett Lab @HulettLab]

First week for Gavan Francis as an Honours student and being inducted into the joys of research with the @HulettLab by Masters student Nick B. Looking good guys! @SABE_latrobe @LIMSLTU @latrobe

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

Well done to PhD candidate Zoe Day (@thezoeday) for receiving one of the inaugural ‘Samantha Hollier-James Scholarships’ - a $10,000 @tourdecure_aus PhD Grant to help fund aspirational cancer research!
Zoe's research aims to help fight cancer by targeting Glioblastoma cells.

[Hulett Lab @HulettLab]

Champagne time to celebrate formal completion of PhD. Congrats Dr @Scootenburg! @SABE_latrobe @LIMSLTU @latrobe

[Hulett Lab @HulettLab]

Lab celebration day with the gang at Studley Park Boathouse. New postdoc position (@Scootenburg), NHMRC Investigator Grant (@Kharyzard), NHMRC Ideas Grant (@Kazebrafish, on the water paddling with son) and more successes to come in 2024!

[Hulett Lab @HulettLab]

Proud to see @Kharyzard's progression from Honours, PhD and postdoc stint with us. Congrats!!

[WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) @WEHI_research]

Huge congratulations to all the recipients of @NHMRC Investigator Grants, including our 13 remarkable researchers from WEHI who are leading innovative projects covering cancer, infectious diseases, immune defence, bioinformatics and beyond.

🧵1/2

[Hulett Lab @HulettLab]

Congrats to Dr @TienNgu09064752 on walking the stage today for her PhD. Proud lab! @latrobe @LIMSLTU @SABE_latrobe

[Hulett Lab @HulettLab]

There's always time to celebrate milestones. Happy birthday Mark and @amy_laurann! #labculture @SABE_latrobe @LIMSLTU @latrobe

[La Trobe Agriculture, Biomedicine & Environment @SABE_latrobe]

Congratulations to @Scootenburg from the @Hulettlab who was awarded a poster prize for his work on the identification and characterisation of the pH-dependent antifungal saltwater crocodile defensin CpoBD13 at the recent @AusPeptide International Peptide Symposium in Brisbane.

[AusPeptide @AusPeptide]

Scott knows how to get Mr Snappy's Defensins down!

@Scootenburg
#AusPeptides2023

[AusPeptide @AusPeptide]

Plants, Humans, and Crocodiles? Mark Hulett brings it all to Session 11, when
It comes to Defensin-Membrane Interactions!

@HulettLab @latrobe #AusPeptides2023