GIN Program

GIN = Gastroenterology, Immunology & Neuroscience

We are cross-disciplinary research initiative at Monash University exploring how the gut, immune system, and brain interact to shape health across the lifespan.

18/07/2026

This winter has been full of new ventures for the GIN Program. We got to be a part of the Monash RED Program which is a Flagship Rich Educational Experience unit in which students get to work in interdisciplinary teams on a research challenge. During a few intense weeks 3 groups of students worked on how we can expand the GIN Program engagement to strengthen public understanding, inform policy, and support community wellbeing.

Safe to say it was a great experience for us as the research mentors to work with such engaged and enthusiastic students. The groups came up with fantastic ideas that we hope to be able to implement in the future. We hope they’re proud of all they achieved in such a short amount of time!

06/07/2026

Excited for our first GIN speaker at Brick Lane Market tomorrow night! Laura is going to be giving us an insight into HIV research, the relationship between immune cells and HIV, and what it’s like doing a PhD in a high-containment lab.

Tickets available through our bio or check out Australia’s Live Lecture Series on eventbrite! 🧪 🧫

01/07/2026

Today we got to meet with our groups for the Monash RED (Research, Experimentation and Discovery) Program. It was inspiring to hear the broad scope of questions as the students worked to put together a picture of the GIN Program and its relation to their research challenge.

The Monash RED Program connects interdisciplinary research practice and impact through challenge based learning over a three week intensive course. We’re so excited to be working with them this year and can’t wait to see what the students come up with!

03/06/2026

Big questions need big collaboration.
The GIN Program connects researchers across gastroenterology, immunology and neuroscience to spark ideas, share expertise and drive impact. 🌍

🔬 Join the network shaping the future of cross‑disciplinary research.

28/04/2026

The incredible speakers just keep coming! We’re thrilled to have Prof. Jay Horvat from the University of Newcastle at the GIN Symposium next week.

Jay is interested in the investigation and therapeutic targeting of infection and inflammation induced diseases of the CNS, and GI and reproductive tracts.

We can’t wait to hear about where his research is currently going and how it falls into the GIN sphere.

🎟️ follow the link in our bio for tickets!

24/04/2026

Big science, big impact. A/Prof Jessica Biesiekierski joins us at GIN to unpack how diet shapes gut health. 🥗

Jess’ work has reshaped global understanding of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, dietary responses in IBS, and why individuals react so differently to food.

We can’t wait to hear all about her research at the GIN Symposium on the 6-7 of May. 🎉

Follow the link in our bio for tickets 🎟️

20/04/2026

📣 Our next speaker that we want to highlight is Dr Erin Campbell from the University of Newcastle!

Erin is a neuroscientist working to improve treatments for mental health disorders by uncovering the brain biology driving vulnerability to these conditions. 🧠

Registration and full program can be found in our bio 🙌

15/04/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Prof Sumaira Hasnain 🌟
We’re thrilled to welcome Professor Sumaira Hasnain, Group Leader and NHMRC Leadership Fellow at the Mater Research Institute, to the 2026 GIN Symposium.

Her work uncovers how epithelial stress pathways and cytokine signalling shape inflammation, fibrosis, and tissue repair in IBD — including landmark discoveries on how IL‑22 protects the gut while IL‑24 drives fibrotic remodelling.

Professor Hasnain’s research continues to shift our understanding of the gut–immune interface, earning recognition through 25 awards across her career.
Join us on 6–7 May as she shares new insights driving the future of GIN science.
🔬 Grab your tickets via our bio!

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