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

Joined August 2017
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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 👉bit.ly/4al5Fd9 @latrobe
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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: lnkd.in/gzTBKWa8 Thanks for the support @theGRDC and @SABE_latrobe. @latrobe @WeedSmartAU @society_weed
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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: bit.ly/4roRcnp
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Join us on #WorldCancerDay for a panel discussion and lab tour at @ONJCRI Wednesday 4 Feb 5 - 7pm Register: events.humanitix.com/lims-x-…
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💙 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 👉 events.humanitix.com/lims-x-…
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🚨 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 👇 shorturl.at/t2vcc @LIMSLTU @latrobe @LTUresearchers
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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: bit.ly/3NfzMek @latrobe @LTUresearchers
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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: meetings.embo.org/event/26-r…
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Make a real impact in your health career. Flexible and online study options that fit around your life and work commitments. brnw.ch/21wVXYJ
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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
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🚀 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. 👉bit.ly/4fzl1wK @LIMSLTU @latrobe @LTUresearchers
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Great to have @conncharlotte1 from @RMIT to come to the MAPP seminar @SABE_latrobe @latrobe talking about #lipid #LNP
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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) workingatunisa.nga.net.au/cp…

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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: pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.102…
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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
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Lunchtime walk through the beautiful @latrobe wildlife sanctuary ❤️
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🚨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
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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 👉shorturl.at/2zq7k #WorldEnvironmentDay @LIMSLTU @latrobe @LTUresearchers @ebony_monson @FansonKerry @HelbigLab @gr_drummond
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🎤 Meet our speaker! Assoc Prof James Van Dyke will deliver a TED-style talk on citizen science and turtle conservation at La Trobe’s #WorldEnvironmentDay event! 🗓 Thursday 5 June | ⏰ 12–2PM (AEST) 📍 WLT1, La Trobe Bundoora Register now 👉shorturl.at/2zq7k #WorldEnvironmentDay @LIMSLTU @latrobe @LTUresearchers @ebony_monson @FansonKerry @HelbigLab @gr_drummond
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