Dr Ali Compton-Stubbs
@mitochondrially.bsky.social
Scientist into mitochondrial disease genetics, raising my two daughters, training PhDs and enjoying my married life. Opinions are my own. She/her
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I’m now in the process of booking in radio guests for 2026 for Einstein A Go Go on 3RRR.
Calling all researchers in Melbourne.
All fields welcome. PhD and ECRs very welcome. DM me if you are interested in an in person interview. Show broadcasts live Sunday mornings from
11-12.
Calling all researchers in Melbourne.
All fields welcome. PhD and ECRs very welcome. DM me if you are interested in an in person interview. Show broadcasts live Sunday mornings from
11-12.
January 17, 2026 at 10:20 AM
I’m now in the process of booking in radio guests for 2026 for Einstein A Go Go on 3RRR.
Calling all researchers in Melbourne.
All fields welcome. PhD and ECRs very welcome. DM me if you are interested in an in person interview. Show broadcasts live Sunday mornings from
11-12.
Calling all researchers in Melbourne.
All fields welcome. PhD and ECRs very welcome. DM me if you are interested in an in person interview. Show broadcasts live Sunday mornings from
11-12.
Happily on holidays finally - family, sun, sand and spicy margaritas
January 14, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Happily on holidays finally - family, sun, sand and spicy margaritas
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We have billions of dollars in the bank - already put aside for medical research. The government has to spend that money.
January 3, 2026 at 11:32 PM
We have billions of dollars in the bank - already put aside for medical research. The government has to spend that money.
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The government can’t claim that medical research is a priority while failing to treat it as one. Nine in 10 leading researchers in Australia are missing out on government support for world‑class proposals, leaving exceptional talent uncertain about their future.
Most researchers miss out on innovation grants while medical fund sits on $25b
Nine in 10 Australian researchers had their “ideas grant” applications rejected last year, even as Australia’s medical investment fund sits on $5 billion more than it was designed to hold.
www.theage.com.au
January 3, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The government can’t claim that medical research is a priority while failing to treat it as one. Nine in 10 leading researchers in Australia are missing out on government support for world‑class proposals, leaving exceptional talent uncertain about their future.
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And some more @mitochondrially.bsky.social @zornitza.bsky.social @taylorlabncl.bsky.social @mike-ryan.bsky.social @drlukeyform.bsky.social @nikeishacaruana.bsky.social @nicolelake.bsky.social plus an AAP article!
Rare genetic diseases rapidly detected under new test
Researchers have developed a new blood test capable of rapidly diagnosing rare genetic diseases in babies and children.
aapnews.aap.com.au
May 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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We're super proud to see our study showing utility of proteomics in ultra-rapid variant prioritisation for suspected mito and other rare diseases out in Genome Medicine (rdcu.be/endwE). Too many amazing collabs to thank, so here are the big ones @daniellahock.bsky.social @thorburnmito.bsky.social!
Cutting the diagnosis journey for children born with rare genetic diseases
Families can wait years for a diagnosis of a rare genetic disorder, but a new test can provide answers in days for a better understanding of the condition and potentially earlier treatment, finds new...
pursuit.unimelb.edu.au
May 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
We're super proud to see our study showing utility of proteomics in ultra-rapid variant prioritisation for suspected mito and other rare diseases out in Genome Medicine (rdcu.be/endwE). Too many amazing collabs to thank, so here are the big ones @daniellahock.bsky.social @thorburnmito.bsky.social!
Our national study that shows that people with mitochondrial disease (mito) can be diagnosed by genomic testing of blood. This study has a direct impact on the mito community in Australia by improving the diagnosis accuracy, timeliness, and experience.
Most patients with mitochondrial disease can be diagnosed via genomic sequencing
Diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases has often required invasive muscle biopsies, but a national study shows
insightplus.mja.com.au
January 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Our national study that shows that people with mitochondrial disease (mito) can be diagnosed by genomic testing of blood. This study has a direct impact on the mito community in Australia by improving the diagnosis accuracy, timeliness, and experience.