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Associate Professor Lu Liu is a pharmacology researcher at the University of New South Wales, focusing on gastrointestinal and urinary bladder diseases. With over 20 years of experience, her work spans inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and recent explorations of bladder urothelium function. She holds a PhD in Pharmacology from Monash University (1998) and has received prestigious awards like the Mollie Holman Medal and ASCEPT Denis Wade Award.
- Academic Journey: Lecturer (2006) → Senior Lecturer (2009) → Associate Professor (2015)
- Research Funding: NHMRC grants, Menarini Pharmaceutical collaborations, Rebecca Cooper Foundation support
Her research on GPCRs and ion channels in the autonomic nervous system has led to significant advancements in understanding:
- Gastrointestinal motility and inflammation
- Urinary tract disorders (overactive bladder, UTIs)
- Neurochemical signaling mechanisms
Current projects include:
- Non-antibiotic UTI treatments
- MRGPRs in human colon pathology
- Bladder MRGPR profiling
Scientific Awards:
- 2023 SBMS Award for Student Experience
- 2016 UNSW Vice Chancellor Teaching Award
- 2002 ASCEPT Denis Wade Award
Grants & Collaborations:
- NHMRC Project Grant 1048885 (2014-2015)
- UNSW-Shanghai Jiao Tong Seed Grant (2016)
- International partnerships with institutions in Spain, Canada, NZ
Teaching Contributions:
- Convenes: PHAR3102 Molecular Pharmacology, SBMS Honours Program
- Developed courses: PHAR2011, PHAR3111, MFAC2514-6
Labs & Teams:
- Leads research group studying neuropharmacology of GI and bladder systems
- Collaborates with clinical researchers and pharmaceutical companies
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