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Biography

Chrishan is a Monash Biomedicine Discovery 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.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Research area keywords

  • Fibrosis
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Kidney Disease
  • Lung Disease
  • Stem Cell Biology

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