Andrew Lucas

Andrew Lucas is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with the School of Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Science. His research focuses on immunological mechanisms in transplantation, including donor cell retention, immunosuppression effects, and the impact of environmental factors like plastics on cardiometabolic diseases. He collaborates on projects such as the PERTH Trial, investigating plastics' health impacts.

Key research areas include T cell immunology, viral immunity (e.g., Hepatitis C), and cytokine dynamics in critical illnesses. He co-leads a grant on cytokine analysis in septic shock patients and has contributed to studies on organ transplantation outcomes. His work spans basic science and clinical applications, with a strong emphasis on translational research.

Recent publications highlight advancements in transplantation immunology and environmental health. Collaborations include studies on donor leukocyte retention, immunosuppressive therapies, and lung fibrosis mechanisms. He is actively involved in refining surgical protocols for organ transplants and advancing understanding of immune responses in clinical settings.