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Biography
Member: Monash RNA expert group.
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Developing a novel RNA-based therapy for preeclampsia
Colafella, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Al-Wassiti, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kalionis, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Next-generation mRNA manufacturing and analysis technologies
Al-Wassiti, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
ARC - Australian Research Council, Monash University – Internal School Contribution, Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd
11/06/24 → 10/06/27
Project: Research
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Development of novel mRNA products for clinical trials
Pouton, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Beilharz, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Carroll, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Porter, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Al-Wassiti, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Davidovich, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johnston, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Trevaskis, N. (Chief Investigator (CI))
10/05/23 → 2/10/28
Project: Research
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RaRtech: a novel and rapid mRNA manufacturing technology for pandemics preparedness and therapeutics
Al-Wassiti, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pouton, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ho, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Teo, S. (Associate Investigator (AI))
mRNA Victoria, Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution
21/10/22 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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Designing non-viral gene delivery system based on adenovirus core
Al-Wassiti, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
31/03/16 → 1/04/18
Project: Research
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An LNP-mRNA vaccine modulates innate cell trafficking and promotes polyfunctional Th1 CD4+ T cell responses to enhance BCG-induced protective immunity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Lukeman, H., Al-Wassiti, H., Fabb, S. A., Lim, L., Wang, T., Britton, W. J., Steain, M., Pouton, C. W., Triccas, J. A. & Counoupas, C., Mar 2025, In: EBioMedicine. 113, 16 p., 105599.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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mRNA vaccines encoding membrane-anchored RBDs of SARS-CoV-2 mutants induce strong humoral responses and can overcome immune imprinting
Al-Wassiti, H. A., Fabb, S. A., Grimley, S. L., Kochappan, R., Ho, J. K., Wong, C. Y., Tan, C. W., Payne, T. J., Takanashi, A., Lee, C. L., Mugan, R. S., Sicilia, H., Teo, S. L. Y., McAuley, J., Ellenberg, P., Cooney, J. P., Davidson, K. C., Bowen, R., Pellegrini, M. & Rockman, S. & 6 others, , 12 Dec 2024, In: Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development. 32, 4, 17 p., 101380.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Tailored Monoacyl Poly(2-oxazoline)- and Poly(2-oxazine)-Lipids as PEG-Lipid Alternatives for Stabilization and Delivery of mRNA-Lipid Nanoparticles
He, X., Payne, T. J., Takanashi, A., Fang, Y., Kerai, S. D., Morrow, J. P., Al-Wassiti, H., Pouton, C. W. & Kempe, K., 25 Jun 2024, In: Biomacromolecules. 25, 7, p. 4591–4603 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Delivery and Expression of mRNA in the Secondary Lymphoid Organs Drive Immune Responses to Lipid Nanoparticle-mRNA Vaccines after Intramuscular Injection
Takanashi, A., Pouton, C. W. & Al-Wassiti, H., 7 Aug 2023, In: Molecular Pharmaceutics. 20, 8, p. 3876-3885 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Interim results from a phase I randomized, placebo-controlled trial of novel SARS-CoV-2 beta variant receptor-binding domain recombinant protein and mRNA vaccines as a 4th dose booster
Nolan, T. M., Deliyannis, G., Griffith, M., Braat, S., Allen, L. F., Audsley, J., Chung, A. W., Ciula, M., Gherardin, N. A., Giles, M. L., Gordon, T. P., Grimley, S. L., Horng, L., Jackson, D. C., Juno, J. A., Kedzierska, K., Kent, S. J., Lewin, S. R., Littlejohn, M. & McQuilten, H. A. & 24 others, , Dec 2023, In: EBioMedicine. 98, 17 p., 104878.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access13 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Press/Media
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Here’s how pharmacies could boost Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout
11/06/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The mRNA revolution: How COVID-19 hit fast-forward on an experimental technology
22/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Shot in the arm: All you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines, and their rollout
1/04/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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4 things about mRNA COVID vaccines researchers still want to find out
5/02/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Scientists and government pushing for ways to make mRNA vaccines here
3/02/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature