Simon Phipps

Head of Respiratory Immunology, QIMR Berghofer MRI.

[Dr Monique Ryan MP @Mon4Kooyong]

Australia is leaving money put aside for medical research funding in the bank while our brightest minds head overseas and young researchers question their future in medical research.

The MRFF currently disburses $650 million a year when it has the capacity to distribute over $1 billion annually - strengthening healthcare, driving innovation, and positioning Australia as a global leader in medical research.

On Tuesday the government has a choice. If it cares about health and medical research in Australia, it has demonstrate that in this year’s federal budget.

#medicalresearchmatters

https://t.co/eKl2GBFObJ

[Max Kozlov @maxdkozlov]

The Trump administration has downsized US science by historic margins — but it's not just via grant or workforce cuts.

Our new @nature analysis reveals the government has cut more than 100 scientific advisory panels across all major science agencies.

[Dr Monique Ryan MP @Mon4Kooyong]

For months, I have implored the Albanese Government to back the medical research sector by fully disbursing MRFF funds. You can too -- it's not too late. Join my campaign and tell the our federal government that 'Medical Research Matters' - today https://t.co/m7jvJ2zAlH

[Dr Monique Ryan MP @Mon4Kooyong]

"Australia can continue to pay lip service to critical matters such as productivity, sovereign capability and advanced manufacturing, while underfunding one of the few sectors already delivering all three. Or it can recognise medical research for what it is: a proven engine of economic complexity, resilience and long-term growth."

Brilliant article by Jason Kovacic pointing out that the release of more funds from the Medical Research Future Fund is not about seeking special treatment, but about doing what makes economic sense. Our researchers in Australia not only save lives—they drive economic growth and provide vital aid and innovation to our region.
https://t.co/ycfOtwI5rN

[Dr Monique Ryan MP @Mon4Kooyong]

In the words of a world-renowned cardiologist, Australia’s young medical researchers are
“left to flounder with total job insecurity and family pressures. It’s the best recipe we have for raiding our future, in terms of a medical research workforce and the benefits of medical research, which are profound and help everyone.”

Why won't the government release the billions already putting aside for the sector in the Medical Research Future Fund? Why is it raiding the country’s future? Medical research matters.
https://t.co/tumeQOpquC

[Science Sophie @science_sophie]

We're spending more on a single submarine than we'll spend on medical research in 30 years

National defence is important, I don't deny this

But isn't developing new treatments for cancer, chronic inflammation, neurodegeneration or other human diseases also incredibly important?

[Dr Monique Ryan MP @Mon4Kooyong]

The NHMRC yesterday announced final allocations for the year. The 2025 success rate for Ideas grants was 10%, Investigator grants 13%, and Clinical Trials 9%.

Australia's total spend on healthcare and technology innovation in medicine and biotech from the Medical Research Endowment Account and Medical Research Future Fund this year will equate to the cost of 0.004 submarines.

We're spending more on a single submarine than we'll spend on medical research in 30 years.

Medical research matters. A clever country invests in the things that matter.

[Chrysothemis Brown @themis_brown]

Excited to share our review on Thetis cells and dendritic cells, and their roles in mucosal tolerance and immunity @NatImmunol https://t.co/hJwimUfExh https://t.co/oI6d1GsgZz

[Beth Psaila @beth_psaila]

Thrilled that our paper is finally in press @ScienceMagazine!! *Platelets sequester cell free DNA, including free fetal and tumour-derived DNA* Tweetorial from @l_cmurphy below. Check out the news feature https://t.co/r1bXqfpPSU and terrific editorial from Dennis Lo

[Professor Sumaira Z. Hasnain @sumaira_hasnain]

Due to high demand, the discounted accommodation that was allocated for this event at Peppers (see table below) is SOLD OUT.

There are many other resorts that are a short walk away, such as #TheSebelNoosa, #NoosaResidences, and #MantraFrenchQuarter (closest).

Dont miss out! 👇

[Mucosal_ASI @Mucosal_ASI]

*Attention all mucosal immunologists/microbiologists*
@ASImmunology

Abstracts for #MIMS2025 in sunny Noosa are extended until the 6th of Feb

@MucosalImmunol @socmucimm #sysmex @QIMRB_Institute

Don't miss out, amazing line up of speakers!👇

[Mucosal_ASI @Mucosal_ASI]

*Attention all mucosal immunologists/microbiologists*
@ASImmunology

A reminder to register and submit your abstract (closing Jan 31st) to #MIMS2025 in sunny Noosa! A stellar lineup of national and international speakers👇👇👇
https://t.co/D1QROGNGU2

[Cell Host & Microbe @cellhostmicrobe]

Featured Article: Microbiome MAGIC
Metagenome-assembled genome inventory for children(MAGIC) features prokaryotic/viral genomes, enabling characterization of microbiome dynamics & keystone species
@YePeng21 @alienzj @linzhang8385 @Siew_C_Ng @TheTunLab
https://t.co/PDEOzs2fwC

[Simon Phipps @SimonPhipps14]

Remarkably, the beneficial effects of DP2 antagonism are mediated by the activation of DP1, which requires endogenous PDG2, which is suppressed by steroids! Less is more!

[Simon Phipps @SimonPhipps14]

DP2 antagonists ameliorate exacerbation severity and reverse airway smooth muscle remodelling in asthma. But this effect is lost when co-administered with corticosteroids, providing an explanation for the lack of efficacy in Phase III.

[Simon Phipps @SimonPhipps14]

Latest paper from the lab just out @natcomms https://t.co/PYiQ7w6XGa Thanks to all involved! 👏
Simon

[Simon Phipps @SimonPhipps14]

Underpinned by altered neonatal microB and metaB... the follow up paper! Thanks to all the co-authors.

[Daniel Ryan Howard @danielhoward__]

Excited to share our latest paper! 🎉

A #maternal high-fat diet predisposes to #infant lung disease via increased neutrophil-mediated #IL6 trans-signaling. @CellReports

https://t.co/CuDbKc3XZM

Congratulations to all involved, particularly @TufaelQIMR and @SimonPhipps14! 🏆

[Simon Phipps @SimonPhipps14]

Congrats Rhiannon

[Rhiannon Werder @RhiannonWerder]

Incredibly grateful to be one of the @AusStemCell Metcalf Prize winners recognising our work using stem cell models to study respiratory diseases and infections 🫁🦠 Very thankful to my awesome team, my mentors and collaborators!

[Jay Cummings @LongFormMath]

This must be tweeted every Halloween. I don’t make the rules

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

"It's never about the answers. It's always about the questions."

Chemistry laureate David MacMillan shares his best advice to young researchers.

What's your best career advice?