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Dr. Lucinda McRobb is a Senior Research Fellow at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Macquarie Medical School’s Department of Clinical Medicine. She leads research in the Neurosurgery Research Group, focusing on brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and vascular disease. Her work spans over 30 years, with expertise in microbiology, biochemistry, cell signaling, and endocrinology. Dr. McRobb holds a PhD in vascular biology from the University of Sydney (2008) and has held postdoctoral roles at The Heart Research Institute and the University of NSW’s Centre for Vascular Research.
Her research interests include developing vascular targeting agents (VTAs) to treat AVMs, leveraging radiation-induced molecular changes for drug delivery. Current NHMRC-funded projects validate novel radiation-induced molecules and establish in vitro AVM models using endothelial spheroids. She also investigates androgen effects on atherosclerosis and vascular calcification.
Teaching roles include Unit Convenor for Human Cell and Molecular Biology in the Bachelor of Clinical Science and senior lecturer in MD programs, covering topics like endocrinology, cell biology, and neurovascular systems. Awards include the AAS Finalist Younger Investigator/Travel Grant (2007) and Best Postdoctoral Oral Presentation (2017).
Recent studies highlight her contributions to precision thrombosis, radiation-guided drug delivery, and imaging techniques for vascular diseases. Collaborative projects with Marcus Stoodley aim to prevent stroke via targeted therapies for AVMs. Media coverage includes work on novel agents for abnormal brain blood vessels.
