معرفی
Andrea Robinson is a Professor in the School of Chemistry at Monash University and a member of the Victorian Heart Institute (VHI). Her research focuses on chemical biology, catalysis, cyclic peptides, disulfide replacement, and renewable chemistry. She has led numerous high-impact projects, including advancements in drug-eluting medical devices, toxin structure-function analysis, and sustainable drug discovery. Notable achievements include the development of novel photo-angioplasty devices and dicarba peptide analogs with enhanced therapeutic efficacy.
Research Interests
Her work bridges organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and biotechnology. Key areas include:
- Design of bioactive peptides and peptidomimetics for pain management and diabetes treatment
- Sustainable chemical processes using renewable feedstocks
- Metathesis-catalyzed peptide synthesis techniques
- Development of photothermal cancer theranostics
- Exploring fungal pigments and their industrial applications
Awards
- Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Awards (2017)
- Faculty of Science, Dean's Excellence in Teaching Awards (2017)
- From grave to cradle: Hunting new antimicrobials through sustainable drug discovery Award (2022)
Grants & Projects
- ARC Training Centre for Advanced Radiochemical Technologies (2024–2029)
- Collaborations on 18F-radiolabeling for cancer diagnosis (University of Melbourne, Cyclotek)
- Development of novel chelating agents for medical imaging (2025–2028)
- Agricultural pest monitoring systems using night vision technology (DAFF-funded)
Labs & Teams
Dr. Robinson leads research teams within the School of Chemistry and collaborates with the Victorian Heart Institute. Her lab specializes in:
- Peptide synthesis and characterization
- Metathesis reaction development
- Biomedical device prototyping
- Sustainable chemical engineering processes
