How membrane proteins are regulated - revealing the dynamic S-acyl proteome in plants
How membrane proteins are regulated - revealing the dynamic S-acyl proteome in plants
About the Project S-acylation involves addition of fatty acids to sulfhydryl groups of cysteine residues within proteins, typically altering protein function by changing behaviour within cellular membranes. S-acylation is highly … Read More Read More
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Investigation of the biological behaviour and genetic regulation of rare cancers, to develop new therapies.
Investigation of the biological behaviour and genetic regulation of rare cancers, to develop new therapies.
About the Project We are an active research group investigating ocular tumours, sarcomas, and have an interest in thyroid cancer. Currently we have five PhD students who are in various … Read More Read More
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Development of new molecular therapies to treat motor neuron disease (MND)
Development of new molecular therapies to treat motor neuron disease (MND)
About the Project The battle against Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is entering an exciting phase with the development of gene therapies aimed at reducing pathogenic proteins. Our team has developed … Read More Read More
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Australian Laureate Fellowship Program
Australian Laureate Fellowship Program
About the Project The Higher Degree Research (HDR) Scholarship will be part of the Australian Research Council funded Australian Laureate Fellowships Program “Upconversion Nanophotonic Systems” led by Distinguished Professor Dayong … Read More Read More
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Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of natural products
Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of natural products
About the Project Atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral vascular disease, is responsible for most deaths in the western world with mortality increasing at a marked … Read More Read More
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Synthetic mRNA for re-programming and gene editing of human dental pulp stem cells - Clinical PhD
Synthetic mRNA for re-programming and gene editing of human dental pulp stem cells - Clinical PhD
About the Project 'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE' Project start date: October 1st 2025 [Deadline for applications: 1st August 2025] January 1st 2026 [Deadline for applications: 1st November 2025] … Read More Read More
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Intraspecies Interactions In the Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis
Intraspecies Interactions In the Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis
About the Project The need to distinguish self from non-self is a requirement spanning the kingdoms from bacteria to plants and humans. Many microbes are highly clonal and frequently restrict … Read More Read More
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Exploring Non-Canonical Ubiquitination and Its Biological Roles
Exploring Non-Canonical Ubiquitination and Its Biological Roles
About the Project Ubiquitination is a fundamental post-translational modification (PTM) crucial for a wide range of cellular processes, including protein degradation, localization, quality control, DNA repair, cell signaling, and immune … Read More Read More
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Characterisation of the impact of NICD S2513 mutation on human segmentation using iPS derived somitoids
Characterisation of the impact of NICD S2513 mutation on human segmentation using iPS derived somitoids
About the Project During early development cells differentiate into the different cell types required to form the tissues that make up the embryo. Research into human embryological development is challenging … Read More Read More
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Understanding the beginning of life: the biological role of UBE2Q1 and non-canonical ubiquitination in mouse embryonic cells
Understanding the beginning of life: the biological role of UBE2Q1 and non-canonical ubiquitination in mouse embryonic cells
About the Project Ubiquitination is a fundamental post-translational modification (PTM), which profoundly impacts diverse cellular functions, including protein degradation, localization, quality control, DNA repair, cell signalling, and immune response. Ubiquitin … Read More Read More
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