Southern Africa Genome Sequencing Research Project

Australian researcher, Dr Vanessa Hayes, initiated a project to help provide insight into the origins and treatment of complex human diseases including cancer.  The project involved genome sequencing of Archbishop Tutu and four African bushman as African genes represent a more diverse pool and are vital for discovering how genes affect health and the effectiveness of drugs.  So far Dr Hayes' project has identified more than 1.3 million new genetic variations which will be made freely available to help advance medical research around the world.  Hyperion is pleased to be a supporter of the project. 

To watch Dr Manny Pohl's address to the genome sequencing conference recently held in Namibia, please click here.

Wayside Chapel

The Wayside Chapel is a Crisis Referral Centre in Kings Cross for the homeless, abused and dispossessed. Since 2007, the staff at Hyperion have been running an evening bbq at the Wayside Chapel. This can be the only hot meal that some of the patrons have during a week. It has proved to be a popular event, especially in the winter, when 120 people were fed at the June bbq.

Queensland Institute of Medical Research