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Professor Brian Drew is a leading researcher in molecular metabolism and cardiometabolic diseases, affiliated with the Baker Institute as a lab Head and NHMRC Senior Research Fellow. He serves as a supervisor at La Trobe University, Monash University, and the University of Melbourne, bridging academic mentorship with cutting-edge research.
- Education: BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology (Deakin University), PhD in Medicine (Monash University)
- Leadership: Co-Lead of Obesity and Cardiometabolic Disease Program, Lead of CRISPR Validation and Metabolic Phenotyping Platforms
His research focuses on molecular mechanisms of cellular energy metabolism, systems genetics, and mitochondrial dysfunction in aging and cardiometabolic disorders. Publications in Nature, Cell Metabolism, and Science Translational Medicine highlight his expertise in CRISPR models, lipid metabolism, and cross-species translational studies.
Recent work trends include:
- Mitochondrial stress responses in muscle aging
- Hepatic cholesterol regulation
- Sex-specific adipose expansion mechanisms
- Systems approaches to cardiometabolic disease
Scientific honors include:
- NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship
- Baker Institute Fellowship
- NHMRC CJ Martin Fellowship (postdoctoral, UCLA)
- National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship
His competitive research grants exceed $13M as chief investigator, spanning NHMRC, National Heart Foundation, and Diabetes Australia. He leads a 15-member team integrating CRISPR technology and systems genetics to discover therapeutic pathways.
