Charlotte Keung

Dr. Charlotte Keung is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Medicine, Monash University, affiliated with Monash Health. Her research focuses on advancing therapeutic strategies for inflammatory bowel diseases, particularly Crohn’s disease and perianal fistulas, through regenerative and molecular approaches.

• Institution: Monash University
• Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
• Affiliation: Monash Health
• Role: Research Fellow

Her research interests center on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with a strong emphasis on regenerative medicine, exosome therapy, and biochemical imaging for assessing intestinal inflammation and fibrosis. She employs advanced techniques such as Fourier-Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to develop point-of-care diagnostic tools.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward translational gastroenterology, integrating cell-based therapies, molecular diagnostics, and real-world clinical outcomes. Her work bridges laboratory research with clinical application, particularly in developing safe and effective treatments for complex Crohn’s disease complications.

Dr. Keung has been the Primary Chief Investigator on multiple funded research projects, including those supported by the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) and Gutsy Group Inc. These projects explore novel therapies such as exosome treatments and human amnion epithelial cells for fistulizing Crohn’s disease.

• Locally administered extracellular vesicles for perianal fistulising Crohn's disease (2021–2026)
• A novel exosome therapy for perianal fistulas in Crohn’s Disease (2023–2025)
• Beyond visible endoscopy: NIRS for inflammation and fibrosis in IBD (2021)
• Spectral study of intestinal fibrogenesis (2019–2021)
• Human pilot study on amnion epithelial cells (2018–2019)

She collaborates extensively with leading clinicians and scientists, including Professor Graham Moore, Dr. Rebecca Lim, and Dr. William Sievert. Her work contributes to global health initiatives aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to good health and well-being. While no formal awards are listed, her research has been referenced in patents and picked up by news outlets, indicating impact beyond academia.