Laura Bray

Laura Bray is an Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), serving as Deputy Director of the ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies. She holds a PhD in Tissue Engineering from QUT (2012) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research in Germany. Her work focuses on developing 3D models to study cancer progression and microenvironment interactions, particularly in breast and prostate cancers.

• Education: PhD in Tissue Engineering (QUT), BAppSc (Hons) and BSc from Queensland University of Technology and University of Sunshine Coast.
• Research Interests: 3D tumor models, angiogenesis, tumor microenvironment, extracellular matrix engineering, and drug testing platforms.
• Awards: QLD Young Tall Poppy Award (2020), AVBS Achievement Award (2021), ARC Future Fellowship (2021).
• Labs/Teams: Bray Lab specializes in bioengineered models for cancer research, emphasizing endothelial cell heterogeneity and tumor angiogenesis.

Her lab develops sophisticated 3D models to mimic in vivo environments, aiding drug discovery and understanding disease mechanisms. Collaborations include projects on breast cancer metastasis, acute myeloid leukemia, and nanomaterial applications in biomedical engineering.