“Throughout my life, Australia’s First Nations peoples have done me the nice honour of sharing so generously their stories and cultures,” he stated. Dr Carolina Rosadas de Oliveria, Research Fellow in Imperial’s Department of Infectious Disease, showcased her research on HTLV-1, a virus prevalent in lower-income countries that can result in an aggressive type of blood most cancers and neurological disorders. Caroline’s analysis led to a nationwide testing programme in Brazil to stop mother-to-child transmission, and she or he works with the World Health Organisation to strengthen a worldwide response to the virus. Mariana Bolivar, Research Lead at MQ Mental Health Research, highlighted the significance of addressing the underlying causes…