ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology. The CoE in Convergent Bio-Nano Science &Technology comprises a multi-disciplinary team focused on research aiming to understand and control the interface of materials with biological systems. The Centre will exploit knowledge of the bio-nano interface to design materials that transport and deliver vaccines, drugs and gene therapy agents, and to design new diagnostic agents and devices. Nanomedicines are on the cusp of revol ....ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology. The CoE in Convergent Bio-Nano Science &Technology comprises a multi-disciplinary team focused on research aiming to understand and control the interface of materials with biological systems. The Centre will exploit knowledge of the bio-nano interface to design materials that transport and deliver vaccines, drugs and gene therapy agents, and to design new diagnostic agents and devices. Nanomedicines are on the cusp of revolutionizing diagnosis and therapy in many diseases. The CoE will be the focus of bio-nano research activity in Australia, uniting universities, research agencies, institutes and companies. The expected outcomes are better diagnostic and therapeutic tools designed via an enhanced understanding of the bio-nano-interface.Read moreRead less
Vertically integrated statistical modelling in multi-layered omics studies. This project will develop an adaptive statistical modelling framework that uses information from many omics data to discover a collection of stable and clinically significant biomarkers. Results will enable researchers to better understand the underlying biological system of complex diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer and diabetes.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE120102763
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
The contribution of histone post-translational modifications to eukaryotic evolution. By comparing the complete DNA sequence of closely related species, it is possible to identify changes in DNA that account for the diversity between these species. The project will use this approach to ask whether DNA changes that influence how DNA itself is packaged into cells have contributed to the evolution of new yeast species.
Exploring novel coding genomic features through integrative proteogenomics. Knowledge of the full extent to which the human genome is made into proteins is of fundamental importance in the study of health and disease. New technological advances are now enabling functional studies of genomes with increasing detail. This project aims to develop and apply cutting edge bioinformatics methods to perform an integrative and comprehensive exploration of the extent to which the genes of a human cell line ....Exploring novel coding genomic features through integrative proteogenomics. Knowledge of the full extent to which the human genome is made into proteins is of fundamental importance in the study of health and disease. New technological advances are now enabling functional studies of genomes with increasing detail. This project aims to develop and apply cutting edge bioinformatics methods to perform an integrative and comprehensive exploration of the extent to which the genes of a human cell line are made into proteins. The project will improve our understanding of the human genome and deliver cutting edge methodology applicable for genome annotation in all living organisms.Read moreRead less
Discovery of bioactive natural substances from uncultured bacteria and their production using photosynthetic reactor technology. The range and rate of natural product discovery is the limiting factor in developing new therapies for cancer and infectious disease. This research will enable the discovery of new drugs, coupled to their production in a photosynthetic expression system. This represents a truly “green” and sustainable technology for the pharmaceutical industry.
Characterisation of p14ARF intracellular trafficking pathways. Over 3500 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed in NSW each year, and one of the most important proteins involved in suppressing melanoma initiation or growth is p14ARF. This project will characterise the movement and functions of this protein with the aim of identifying novel targets for more effective drug therapies.
Role of endocytic mechanisms in mammalian cytokinesis. Cell division requires endocytic proteins and failed cell division can contribute to cancer. This project aims to understand how endocytic proteins function to complete cell division successfully and has implications for the development of chemotherapeutic agents to treat cancer.
A novel DNA damage repair protein as a regulator of DNA double strand break repair and genome integrity. This project aims to define the function of a novel DNA damage repair protein. These data will provide a better understanding of DNA repair biology and may reveal novel diagnostic and treatment options for many diseases associated with DNA repair defects, including cancer.
Micro-dissection of clathrins role in mitosis via chemical biology probes. This project aims to contribute to understanding the molecular mechanisms of the role of a key protein, clathrin, in cell division. In doing so it expects to reveal new approaches to stop uncontrolled cell division and proliferation, the hallmarks of cancer. The outcomes could in the long term inform breakthroughs in cancer treatment, significant enhancements in life quality and a reduction in cancer death rates.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE120100091
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$250,000.00
Summary
A five laser multichannel flow cytometry cell sorter for the University of New South Wales as part of an advanced flow cytometry network. Flow cytometry is a technique for counting and examining microscopic particles, such as cells and chromosomes, by suspending them in a stream of fluid and passing them by an electronic detection apparatus. This project will establish such advanced cell sorting instrumentation at the University of New South Wales, providing this capability to a wide range of re ....A five laser multichannel flow cytometry cell sorter for the University of New South Wales as part of an advanced flow cytometry network. Flow cytometry is a technique for counting and examining microscopic particles, such as cells and chromosomes, by suspending them in a stream of fluid and passing them by an electronic detection apparatus. This project will establish such advanced cell sorting instrumentation at the University of New South Wales, providing this capability to a wide range of researchers in diverse fields. The project will also provide a basis for establishing a flow cytometry network with partner institutes University of Sydney and the University of Technology, Sydney.Read moreRead less