Dr Gough Au
| Work Phone | (02) 404 20253 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 404 20027 |
| Gough.Au@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Conjoint Fellow
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
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| Office | 2420, Hmri Building |
Biography
Dr Gough Au is a conjoint Post Doctoral Research Fellow with the University of Newcastle and works for the Australian oncolytic virotherapy company Viralytics Ltd. Dr Au began his career as a NHMRC Industry Research fellow (2007-2011) carrying out research on the development of naturally occurring viruses with selective anti-cancer properties, for the treatment of melanoma, multiple myeloma and malignant glioma.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle, 2005
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons), University of Newcastle, 2000
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, University of Newcastle, 1999
Research
Research keywords
- Carcinogenesis
- Clinical sciences
- Oncology
- oncolytic virotherapy
- virology
Research expertise
Oncolytic virotherapy, Virology & Cancer Biology
Collaboration
Gough's main research interest is in the development of naturally occurring viruses with selective anti-cancer properties, for the treatment of melanoma, multiple myeloma and malignant glioma. Other interests include Oncolytic virotherapy, Virology and Cancer Biology.
Languages
- English
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 110300 | Clinical Sciences | 35 |
| 030499 | Medicinal And Biomolecular Chemistry Not Elsewhere Classified | 35 |
| 111299 | Oncology And Carcinogenesis Not Elsewhere Classified | 30 |
Centres and Groups
Centre
Group
Appointments
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Fellowship
National Health & Medical Research Council (Australia) |
01/05/2007 - 01/04/2011 |
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Animal Care and Ethics Committee member (2011- to present)
Faculty of Health - Work Health and Safety Group
Teaching
Teaching expertise
PHAR6124 Virology Lectures
HUBS3204 Lab Professional Skills - Commercialisation of Science and Biotechnology Startup Companies