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Hilliard Lab @HilliardLab

Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology lab at the Queensland Brain Institute, Australia. We use C. elegans to study neuronal regeneration and degeneration.

Joined November 2019
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Hilliard Lab@HilliardLab
15 Jan 2020
We are interested in recruiting talented PhD students and postdocs. The Hilliard lab is a multicultural Neurobiology laboratory at the @QldBrainInst, in the sunny Brisbane, Australia. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Massimo Hilliard m.hilliard@uq.edu.au.
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Paul Fowler@GrumpybaldProf
May 28
Australia’s erosion of peer review | Science science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…

Australia’s erosion of peer review

Throughout the world, peer review serves as the cornerstone of the scientific enterprise, providing rigorous quality control and building the confidence that underpins progress for both science and...

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Michael Dickinson@mike_dickinson1
May 31
science.org/doi/10.1126/scie… Well put critique of grant reviews in the NHMRC.

Australia’s erosion of peer review

Throughout the world, peer review serves as the cornerstone of the scientific enterprise, providing rigorous quality control and building the confidence that underpins progress for both science and...

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Our discovery of an epidermal membrane-associated periodic scaffold that protects axons from damage is out now in Science Advances and featured on the cover! Congratulations to Sean (@stcoakley), Igor and Dat for their wonderful and inspiring work! science.org/doi/10.1126/scia…
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Queensland Brain Institute, UQ@QldBrainInst
13 Nov 2025
If you’re a fan of the new TV show ‘Pluribus’, you’d think that a psychic glue capable of binding us and our brains is pure science fiction. 🧬 But a “molecular glue” that can repair damaged nerve cells is a future goal for QBI scientists studying neuronal fusion! Hear Professor Massimo Hilliard and Dr Ramon Martinez-Marmol break down neuronal fusion on our latest episode of A Grey Matter. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3Lu4krO #AGreyMatter #Neurons #Fusion #QBI #BrainResearch #DiscoveryScience #Pluribus #Neuroscience
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🎙️New episode alert! Prof. Massimo Hilliard and Dr. Ramón Martínez-Mármol discuss neuronal fusion, how viral infections can disrupt neural circuits through fusion, and how a tiny roundworm might one day revolutionise nerve injury repair! 🎧 Listen now: qbi.uq.edu.au/podcast-fusion…
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SVI Huygens@svi_huygens
19 Sep 2025
A wormhole in our universe? Animation of a curled up C. elegans nematode imaged with a spinning disk confocal, deconvolved and rendered using the Huygens Software. C/o Igor Bonacossa Pereira @HilliardLab, @QldBrainInst. #Neuroscience #microscopy #deconvolution #imageanalysis
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Massimo Hilliard@MassimoHilliard
3 Apr 2025
‘Curiosity-driven research’ led to a recent major medical breakthrough. But it’s under threat theconversation.com/curiosit… via @ConversationEDU

‘Curiosity-driven research’ led to a recent major medical breakthrough. But it’s under threat

Curiosity-driven research is exactly what it sounds like: research driven by the goal of understanding nature without regard for application.

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I highly recommend attending this exciting EMBO workshop. meetings.embo.org/event/25-c…
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Abstract submission and registration due next week! Check out the amazing lineup of speakers and apply here: meetings.embo.org/event/25-c…

EMBO Events@EMBOevents
13 Dec 2024
Apply now for EMBO Workshop onCell Biology of the Nervous System: Cellular Mechanisms of Communication 05 – 08 May 2025 in Heraklion, Greece 📜 Abstract submission and registration deadline: 1 March 2025 meetings.embo.org/event/25-c… #EMBOcellBioComm
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Do not miss out on this amazing meeting! The deadline for abstract submission and registration is March 1st. Check out the program and apply now: meetings.embo.org/event/25-c… #EMBOcellBioComm @EMBO
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Queensland Brain Institute, UQ@QldBrainInst
3 Feb 2025
Congratulations to the @HilliardLab at QBI whose paper titled "OSP-1 protects neurons from autophagic cell death induced by acute oxidative stress" has featured in the Editor's Highlights page for @Nature Communications! The Editors’ Highlights pages aim to showcase the 50 best papers recently published in an area. 🙌 What an incredible achievement!
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Exciting to have our OSP-1 story featured as part of the Editors’ Highlights at @NatureComms! nature.com/collections/bbcae…

Hilliard Lab@HilliardLab
23 Jan 2025
Out now! We found a new molecule, OSP-1, that protects neurons from damage caused by oxidative stress. We show that OSP-1 reduces cell death by regulating autophagy, and can be an exciting target for future treatments of acute insults such as stroke. nature.com/articles/s41467-0…
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Out now! We found a new molecule, OSP-1, that protects neurons from damage caused by oxidative stress. We show that OSP-1 reduces cell death by regulating autophagy, and can be an exciting target for future treatments of acute insults such as stroke. nature.com/articles/s41467-0…

OSP-1 protects neurons from autophagic cell death induced by acute oxidative stress

Nature Communications - How oxidative stress impacts neurons is poorly understood. Here the authors reveal that overactivation of autophagy following oxidative stress contributes to neuronal death...

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Congratulations, Alessandra, for spearheading this wonderful story, which is out now in @NatureComms. @QldBrainInst @UQMedicine @UQ_News
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Congratulations, Ramon, on this outstanding achievement! We're very excited by the groundbreaking discoveries that lie ahead!
Ramón Martínez-Mármol@marmol_dr
20 Dec 2024
I am thrilled to announce that my project "Viral-induced neuronal fusion: Uncovering a new cause of neurological dysfunction" has been awarded a 3year @nhmrc Ideas grant! Happy to finally be able to work on this exciting project and engage in exciting collaborations @QldBrainInst
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Queensland Brain Institute, UQ@QldBrainInst
8 Jan 2025
Researchers from the Hilliard lab at UQ's Queensland Brain Institute have identified a molecule, OSP-1, that may protect brain cells from damage caused by oxidative stress and excessive autophagy — two processes linked to brain diseases like stroke.🧠 The team’s discovery could pave the way for innovative treatments to prevent neuronal damage. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting progress! Read: bit.ly/40pFoqv #neuroscience #brainhealth #UQResearch #strokeresearch
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Congratulations to our PhD student, Lachlan Lu, for winning the Best Presentation award for his talk at the @QldBrainInst CJCADR seminar series!
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Mehershad Wadia@MehershadW
15 Sep 2024
Had a wonderful time presenting research from the @HilliardLab at the Falling Walls Lab finale, hosted by the Australian Academy of Science (@Science_Academy) A big thank you to the eminent jury, led by Dr Cathy Foley (@ScienceChiefAu), for their insightful questions & feedback!
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H1 Connect@H1Connect
17 Jul 2023
#COVID19 on the brain? Lily Jan recommends this study on the #glial fusion effect of COVID-19 infection and its impact on #neuronal activity. By @HilliardLab and @marmol_dr et al. in @ScienceAdvances connect.h1.co/article/742673…
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H1 Connect@H1Connect
24 Aug 2023
#COVID19 on the brain? Lily Jan recommends this study on the #glial fusion effect of COVID-19 infection and its impact on #neuronal activity. By @HilliardLab and @marmol_dr et al. in @ScienceAdvances connect.h1.co/article/742673…
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