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Anthony Dear is an Associate Professor and clinical consultant in Vascular Medicine at Eastern Health, affiliated with Monash University's Department of Medicine at the Eastern Health Clinical School. He leads the Eastern Clinical Research Unit (ECRU) Translational Research Division Laboratory, focusing on translational research in vascular biology, epigenetics, and drug development. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.
Education: MBBS with honours (Monash University), PhD (Monash University) in molecular biology of the plasminogen activating system. Clinical training at Alfred and Box Hill Hospitals.
Research Interests:
- Development of novel therapies (e.g., photo-angioplasty devices like Lumi-Solve)
- Epigenetic modulation in vascular disease and cancer
- GLP-1 receptor agonists in vascular health
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm pathogenesis and treatment
- Diabetes and vascular complications
Key Projects: Lead investigator on projects such as the Lumi-Solve photo-angioplasty device (2022-2025) and studies on IRAP inhibitors for fibrosis. Collaborations span national/international groups in cardiovascular and metabolic research.
Awards: Not explicitly stated in provided texts.
Grants: Funding from competitive agencies and pharmaceutical companies, including National Heart Foundation of Australia grants.
Labs/Teams: ECRU Translational Research Division Laboratory, with Dr. Pavel Sluka and student researchers.
