- Chemical Biology
- Catalysis
- Cyclic peptides
- +۶ مورد دیگر
Andrea Robinson is a Professor in the School of Chemistry at Monash University and a member of the Victorian Heart Institute (VHI). Her research focuses on chemical biology, catalysis, cyclic peptides, disulfide replacement, and renewable chemistry. She has led numerous high-impact projects, including advancements in drug-eluting medical devices, toxin structure-function analysis, and sustainable drug discovery. Notable achievements include the development of novel photo-angioplasty devices and dicarba peptide analogs with enhanced therapeutic efficacy. Research Interests Her work bridges organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and biotechnology. Key areas include: - Design of bioactive peptides and peptidomimetics for pain management and diabetes treatment - Sustainable chemical processes using renewable feedstocks - Metathesis-catalyzed peptide synthesis techniques - Development of photothermal cancer theranostics - Exploring fungal pigments and their industrial applications Awards - Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Awards (2017) - Faculty of Science, Dean's Excellence in Teaching Awards (2017) - From grave to cradle: Hunting new antimicrobials through sustainable drug discovery Award (2022) Grants & Projects - ARC Training Centre for Advanced Radiochemical Technologies (2024–2029) - Collaborations on 18F-radiolabeling for cancer diagnosis (University of Melbourne, Cyclotek) - Development of novel chelating agents for medical imaging (2025–2028) - Agricultural pest monitoring systems using night vision technology (DAFF-funded) Labs & Teams Dr. Robinson leads research teams within the School of Chemistry and collaborates with the Victorian Heart Institute. Her lab specializes in: - Peptide synthesis and characterization - Metathesis reaction development - Biomedical device prototyping - Sustainable chemical engineering processes










