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Professor Christina Mitchell AO is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. She holds a Medicine degree from Melbourne University and a PhD from Monash University focusing on protein S anticoagulant activity. Her roles include Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2000–2006) and Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences (2006–2011). Her research centers on phosphoinositide signaling in cancer, leading a top global research group in this field. She has secured over $30M in grants, including an NHMRC L3 Investigator Grant (2023). Awards include the Order of Australia (2019), Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (2014), and the Lemberg Medal (2015).
Education:
- Bachelor of Medicine, Monash University
- PhD in Biochemistry, Monash University
Research Interests:
Professor Mitchell’s work focuses on phosphoinositide signaling pathways in cancer, particularly their role in cancer biology and metabolic regulation. Her research has contributed to over 175 publications in journals like Nature and PNAS, and her group is recognized globally as pioneers in this field. Key areas include phosphoinositide metabolism, endosomal maturation, and therapeutic drug development for cancers like breast cancer.
Grants & Projects:
- NHMRC L3 Investigator Grant (2023–2027)
- Australian Research Council (ARC) grants
- National Breast Cancer Foundation funding
Labs/Teams:
Her research is conducted within the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, collaborating with global teams on projects like phosphoinositide signaling in disease and cilia biology.
