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Personal profile
Biography
I am a senior research fellow in the Department of Neuroscience, within the Central Clinical School. I also lead the Neuroimmunology, Neuroinflammation and Neurological Diseases Laboratory. I have a strong passion to understand how neuroinflammation can lead to neurological diseases.
I do science because of the patients that I see as a neurologist. It is extremely important to have a patient-centred focus – my science has to be patient-centred as well as my clinical work. Too often patients are seen as being the last piece of the puzzle once research is complete. I believe that patients are genuine partners that need to provide their real-time feedback to inform the work that we do in our laboratory.
I am also a Consultant Neurologist at Alfred and Melbourne Health. I am the Head of the Neuroimmunology Service at Alfred Health. My clinical interests and expertise are neuroimmunological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Encephalitis, and other central nervous system inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
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Education/Academic qualification
Neuroimmunology, Fellowship, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Award Date: 30 Dec 2017
Neurology, Neurology Specialist Qualification - FRACP, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
Award Date: 20 Oct 2017
Physician Training, Fellow of the Australian College of Physicians, FRACP Australiasian College of Physicians
Award Date: 29 Jul 2014
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 4 Dec 2010
Neuroscience, Neuroimmunology, PhD, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 4 Dec 2010
Neuroscience, Bachelor of Science Honours, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 4 Dec 2004
External positions
Head of Neuroimmunology Service , Alfred Health
20 Jun 2021 → …
Research area keywords
- neurology
- neuroimmunology
- neuroinflammation
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Autoimmune Encephalitis
- Gliomas
- Microglia / monocytes
- Purinergic receptors
- P2X7R
Network
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Glioblastoma - inhibition of P2X7R as a potential therapeutic target for treatment of this aggressive cancer.
Monif, M., Hunn, M., Drummond, K., McLean, C., Jones, N., Sanfilippo, P. & O'Brien, T.
1/01/22 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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The role of monocytes and P2X7 Receptor in the pathogenesis of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis flare: a translational study.
18/03/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Autoimmune Encephalitis - a rare and debilitating neurological illness affecting the Australian population. A study of the Australian Autoimmune Encephalitis Consortium.
Monif, M., Butzkueven, H., Reddel, S. W., Kalincik, T., Tarlinton, D., Seneviratne, U., Kulkarni, J., Buzzard, K. & Taylor, B. V. M.
1/06/20 → 31/05/25
Project: Research
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CLADIN sub study. Effect of CLADribine on Innate Immune Response (CLADIN). MS Immunity Project.
Monif, M., Butzkueven, H. & O'Brien, T.
27/06/19 → 9/09/22
Project: Research
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Prediction of multiple sclerosis outcomes when switching to ocrelizumab
Zhong, M., van der Walt, A., Stankovich, J., Kalincik, T., Buzzard, K., Skibina, O., Boz, C., Hodgkinson, S., Slee, M., Lechner-Scott, J., Macdonell, R., Prevost, J., Kuhle, J., Laureys, G., Van Hijfte, L., Alroughani, R., Kermode, A. G., Butler, E., Barnett, M., Eichau, S. & 12 others, , May 2022, In: Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 28, 6, p. 958-969 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Antagonism of the ATP-gated P2X7 receptor: a potential therapeutic strategy for cancer
Drill, M., Jones, N. C., Hunn, M., O’Brien, T. J. & Monif, M., Jun 2021, In: Purinergic Signalling. 17, 2, p. 215-227 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
Cognition and psychopathology in autoimmune encephalitides: A focus on risk factors and patient outcomes
Griffith, S. P., Malpas, C. B., Kyndt, C., Alpitsis, R., O’Brien, T. J. & Monif, M., Aug 2021, In: Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology. 12, 3, p. 182-191 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Editorial: Interactions of the Nervous System With Bacteria
Hill-Yardin, E. L., Grabrucker, A. M., Franks, A. E., Luna, R. A. & Monif, M., 23 Apr 2021, In: Frontiers in Neuroscience. 15, 3 p., 682744.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Efficacy of Cladribine Tablets as a Treatment for People with Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol for the CLOBAS Study (Cladribine, a Multicenter, Long-Term Efficacy and Biomarker Australian Study)
Maltby, V. E., Lea, R. A., Monif, M., Fabis-Pedrini, M. J., Buzzard, K., Kalincik, T., Kermode, A. G., Taylor, B., Hodgkinson, S., McCombe, P., Butzkueven, H., Barnett, M. & Lechner-Scott, J., Oct 2021, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 10, 10, 12 p., e24969.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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2019 Monash Graduate Supervisor of the year
Monif, Mastura (Recipient), 19 Dec 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Brain Foundation Research Award
Monif, Mastura (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Charles and Sylvia Viertel Clinical Investigator Award
Monif, Mastura (Recipient), 6 Nov 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Neurosciences Foundation Haynes Fellowship
Monif, Mastura (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Royal Australian College of Physicians Trainee Research Award in Victoria
Monif, Mastura (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press / Media
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News article story on Autoimmune Encephalitis
24/11/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Alliance partners receive $10m in latest NHMRC funding round
17/11/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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Closer to a world free from MS
20/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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Monash University Central Clinical School News Blog - Where Research Makes a Difference
4/06/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Alfred Research Alliance - Around the Precinct – 20 May 2021
20/05/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs