Peter Lau

Peter Lau is a Visiting Professor affiliated with the UWA Medical School and the UWA Centre for Medical Research (affiliated with the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research) at the University of Western Australia. His primary role is as a Contractor/Visitor researcher. He holds a PhD in Medicine (Immunotherapy for Advanced Melanoma) from the University of Melbourne (2021), a BSc (Hons) in Immunology from Murdoch University (2002), and an MBBS from the University of Queensland (2007).

Research Interests: Dr. Lau specializes in Melanoma, Breast Cancer Research, Cancer Research, and Immunotherapy. His work focuses on understanding therapeutic resistance mechanisms, immunotherapy efficacy in metastatic cancers, and translational research in oncology. Key areas include melanoma brain metastases, metabolic pathways in cancer, and immune-based treatments.

Grant Projects: Currently involved in 4 active/funded projects including 'Establishing TIL therapy For Immunotherapy-Resistant Melanoma' (Cancer Research Trust) and 'Hck in tumour associated macrophages' (Cancer Council WA). These projects explore novel drug targets, immunotherapy strategies, and mechanisms of cancer dormancy.

Professional Background: Previously served as a Medical Oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (2016–2021). His research has been published in high-impact journals like Nature Communications and Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, with a focus on clinical and translational oncology.