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Hradec Králové, Czech Republic- Opening Lecture: Designing anti-tumor drugs to overcome desmoplasia in pancreatic cancer by inhibition of Sonic Hedgehog signaling - Prof. Des Richardson
Mahan Azad 1/2/22 Mahan Azad 1/2/22

Hradec Králové, Czech Republic- Opening Lecture: Designing anti-tumor drugs to overcome desmoplasia in pancreatic cancer by inhibition of Sonic Hedgehog signaling - Prof. Des Richardson

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Professor Richardson is recommended to join the Royal Society of Biology as a Fellow (FRSB)
Mahan Azad 20/1/22 Mahan Azad 20/1/22

Professor Richardson is recommended to join the Royal Society of Biology as a Fellow (FRSB)

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In Press - ‘Ascorbate- and Iron Driven RedoxActivity of Dp44mT and Emodin Facilitates Peroxidation of Micelles and Bicelles. Biochim. Biophys. Acta’ - Biochim. Biophys. Acta – General Subjects.
Mahan Azad 20/1/22 Mahan Azad 20/1/22

In Press - ‘Ascorbate- and Iron Driven RedoxActivity of Dp44mT and Emodin Facilitates Peroxidation of Micelles and Bicelles. Biochim. Biophys. Acta’ - Biochim. Biophys. Acta – General Subjects.

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In Press - ‘Melatonin-based therapeutics for atherosclerotic lesions and beyond: Focusing of macrophage mitophagy’ - Pharmacol. Res
Publication Mahan Azad 6/1/22 Publication Mahan Azad 6/1/22

In Press - ‘Melatonin-based therapeutics for atherosclerotic lesions and beyond: Focusing of macrophage mitophagy’ - Pharmacol. Res

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Thrasher Research Fund USA, Early Career Award - $26,750 USD (~$37,500 AUD) awarded to Dr. Mahendiran Dharmasivam and Prof. Des Richardson.
Award Mahan Azad 3/1/22 Award Mahan Azad 3/1/22

Thrasher Research Fund USA, Early Career Award - $26,750 USD (~$37,500 AUD) awarded to Dr. Mahendiran Dharmasivam and Prof. Des Richardson.

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Prof. Des Richardson’s talk - ‘Tricking hepcidin and α2-macroglobulin with small molecular weight peptides to treat the anaemia of chronic disease.’ University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland.
Mahan Azad 6/12/21 Mahan Azad 6/12/21

Prof. Des Richardson’s talk - ‘Tricking hepcidin and α2-macroglobulin with small molecular weight peptides to treat the anaemia of chronic disease.’ University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland.

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Queensland Children’s Hospital features a talk from Prof. Des Richardson titled; ‘A 36 Year Odyssey: Development of Novel Anti-Cancer Agents from Bench-to-Bedside.’
Mahan Azad 2/12/21 Mahan Azad 2/12/21

Queensland Children’s Hospital features a talk from Prof. Des Richardson titled; ‘A 36 Year Odyssey: Development of Novel Anti-Cancer Agents from Bench-to-Bedside.’

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Prof Des Richardson is granted the GRIDD Senior Research and Leadership Excellence Award for 2021
Mahan Azad 1/12/21 Mahan Azad 1/12/21

Prof Des Richardson is granted the GRIDD Senior Research and Leadership Excellence Award for 2021

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Mahendrian Dharmasivam and Mahan Gholam Azad win 1st and 2nd prize respectively in the annual GRIDD photography competition.
Mahan Azad 1/12/21 Mahan Azad 1/12/21

Mahendrian Dharmasivam and Mahan Gholam Azad win 1st and 2nd prize respectively in the annual GRIDD photography competition.

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AusIron 2021 Meeting - Prof. Richardson is featured as a speaker investigating the regulation of CD63 by iron and its important for ferritin secretion - QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Mahan Azad 30/11/21 Mahan Azad 30/11/21

AusIron 2021 Meeting - Prof. Richardson is featured as a speaker investigating the regulation of CD63 by iron and its important for ferritin secretion - QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

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Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium (QACS) features a talk from Prof. Des Richardson titled; “Designing transition metal-binding ligands for the treatment of cancer".
Mahan Azad 26/11/21 Mahan Azad 26/11/21

Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium (QACS) features a talk from Prof. Des Richardson titled; “Designing transition metal-binding ligands for the treatment of cancer".

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Prof. Des Richardson presents at the Brisbane Cancer Conference 2021
Presentation Mahan Azad 25/11/21 Presentation Mahan Azad 25/11/21

Prof. Des Richardson presents at the Brisbane Cancer Conference 2021

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In Press: The metastasis suppressor NDRG1 directly regulates androgen receptor signaling in prostate cancer. J. Biol. Chem. Lim, S.C. et. al., Richardson, D.R.* and Kovacevic, Z.* (2021)
Mahan Azad 6/11/21 Mahan Azad 6/11/21

In Press: The metastasis suppressor NDRG1 directly regulates androgen receptor signaling in prostate cancer. J. Biol. Chem. Lim, S.C. et. al., Richardson, D.R.* and Kovacevic, Z.* (2021)

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New Publication: Russell, T., Gholam Azad, M., and Richardson, D.R (2021) Molecules. 26(19), 5784.
Mahan Azad 28/9/21 Mahan Azad 28/9/21

New Publication: Russell, T., Gholam Azad, M., and Richardson, D.R (2021) Molecules. 26(19), 5784.

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In Press: Calcium Channels and Iron Metabolism: A Redox Catastrophe in Parkinson’s Disease and an Innovative Path to Nosvel Therapies? Redox Biol. In Press, 14th September.
Mahan Azad 15/9/21 Mahan Azad 15/9/21

In Press: Calcium Channels and Iron Metabolism: A Redox Catastrophe in Parkinson’s Disease and an Innovative Path to Nosvel Therapies? Redox Biol. In Press, 14th September.

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New Publication: Wijesinghe, T., Dharmasivam, M., Dai, C. and Richardson, D.R. published in  Pharmacological Research.
Mahan Azad 12/9/21 Mahan Azad 12/9/21

New Publication: Wijesinghe, T., Dharmasivam, M., Dai, C. and Richardson, D.R. published in Pharmacological Research.

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New Publication: Chekmarev, J., Gholam Azad, M. and Richardson, D.R. (2021) The oncogenic signaling disruptor, NDRG1: Molecular and cellular mechanisms of activity. Cells 10, 2382.
Publication Mahan Azad 10/9/21 Publication Mahan Azad 10/9/21

New Publication: Chekmarev, J., Gholam Azad, M. and Richardson, D.R. (2021) The oncogenic signaling disruptor, NDRG1: Molecular and cellular mechanisms of activity. Cells 10, 2382.

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Prof. Des Richardson presents a talk at Cancer Science and Targeted Therapy Conference- Victoria, Australia
Mahan Azad 6/9/21 Mahan Azad 6/9/21

Prof. Des Richardson presents a talk at Cancer Science and Targeted Therapy Conference- Victoria, Australia

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Blood - Invited Cover of Issue
Publication Mahan Azad 29/8/21 Publication Mahan Azad 29/8/21

Blood - Invited Cover of Issue

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Prof. Des Richardson presents a talk for Adcentrx Therapeutics LLC, San Diego, USA. Titled: Targeting the lysosome: The development of anti-cancer agents with marked and selective anti-tumour activity
Mahan Azad 30/7/21 Mahan Azad 30/7/21

Prof. Des Richardson presents a talk for Adcentrx Therapeutics LLC, San Diego, USA. Titled: Targeting the lysosome: The development of anti-cancer agents with marked and selective anti-tumour activity

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Prof. Des Richardson receives the Julius Axelrod Award in Pharmacology at the ASPET 2025 Portland
Apr 14, 2025
Prof. Des Richardson receives the Julius Axelrod Award in Pharmacology at the ASPET 2025 Portland
Apr 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
Professor Des Richardson Honored with the Griffith Sciences Pro Vice Chancellor Excellence in Research Leadership Award 2023
Jul 18, 2023
Professor Des Richardson Honored with the Griffith Sciences Pro Vice Chancellor Excellence in Research Leadership Award 2023
Jul 18, 2023
Jul 18, 2023
Prof. Des Richardson is awarded the Distinguished Fellow award and medal from Royal Australasian College of Pathologists
Mar 29, 2023
Prof. Des Richardson is awarded the Distinguished Fellow award and medal from Royal Australasian College of Pathologists
Mar 29, 2023

Prof. Des Richardson getting awarded the Distinguished Fellow Award and Medal from the Royal Australasian College of Pathologist

Mar 29, 2023
Professor Des Richardson visits and delivers two keynote talks at the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAH) International Conference, Walailak University, Thailand
Mar 25, 2023
Professor Des Richardson visits and delivers two keynote talks at the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAH) International Conference, Walailak University, Thailand
Mar 25, 2023
Mar 25, 2023
Dr. Mahendiran Dharmasivam has been awarded the 2023 National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) Elaine Henry Fellowship
Mar 8, 2023
Dr. Mahendiran Dharmasivam has been awarded the 2023 National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) Elaine Henry Fellowship
Mar 8, 2023
Mar 8, 2023
Prof. Des Richardson has been officially elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (FASPET)
Feb 21, 2023
Prof. Des Richardson has been officially elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (FASPET)
Feb 21, 2023
Feb 21, 2023
Prof. Des Richardson and Dr. Dharmasivam recipients of the 2022 GRIDD Execellence Awards; GRIDD Excellence in Teamwork Award and ECR Rising Star Award respectively.
Dec 20, 2022
Prof. Des Richardson and Dr. Dharmasivam recipients of the 2022 GRIDD Execellence Awards; GRIDD Excellence in Teamwork Award and ECR Rising Star Award respectively.
Dec 20, 2022

The Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD) Excellence Awards recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals or teams within the institute. In 2022, two esteemed scientists were recognized with these awards: Dr. Mahendiran Dharmasivam and Prof. Des Richardson.

Dec 20, 2022
Prof. Des Richardson is the recent recipient of the Distinguished Fellow Award of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).
Oct 14, 2022
Prof. Des Richardson is the recent recipient of the Distinguished Fellow Award of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).
Oct 14, 2022
Oct 14, 2022
Tiffany Russell and Prof. Des Richardson successfully publish an article titled “Glutathione-S-Transferases as Potential Targets for Modulation of Nitric Oxide-Mediated Vasodilation” in Biomolecules.
Sep 18, 2022
Tiffany Russell and Prof. Des Richardson successfully publish an article titled “Glutathione-S-Transferases as Potential Targets for Modulation of Nitric Oxide-Mediated Vasodilation” in Biomolecules.
Sep 18, 2022
Sep 18, 2022
Royal Society of NSW (RSNSW) elects Prof. Des Richardson as a Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW (FRSN)
Aug 17, 2022
Royal Society of NSW (RSNSW) elects Prof. Des Richardson as a Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW (FRSN)
Aug 17, 2022
Aug 17, 2022

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