Dr Chrishan Samuel - Researcher Profile

Biography

Chrishan is a Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Fibrosis Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology at Monash. Having been trained as a matrix biologist, his research is focused on identifying novel therapeutic targets and more direct and potent treatment strategies for fibrosis (organ scarring) prevention; particularly associated with cardiovascular, renal and allergic airways diseases. Chrishan's main interest has been to establish the anti-fibrotic and therapeutic potential of the naturally occurring hormone, relaxin. He additionally investigates other novel anti-fibrotics and repair factors, as well as combination therapies that may aid in tissue repair and regeneration, in collaboration with others.

Qualifications

PHD

Institution: University of Melbourne, Parkville

Year awarded: 1998

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS)

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 1993