Guangzu Zhao
- guangzu.zhao@jcu.edu.au
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0541-3125- Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine
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Biography
Dr. Guangzu Zhao is a highly skilled pharmaceutical scientist with a strong background in drug discovery, biotechnology, and analytical chemistry. With a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from The University of Queensland, Dr. Zhao has dedicated his career to advancing research in peptide-based therapeutics, vaccine development, and nanoparticle drug delivery systems. With over a decade of experience in both academic and industry settings, Dr. Zhao has developed expertise in biochemical analysis, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry, immunoassays, and cell-based studies. He has worked extensively in PC2 and PC3 laboratory environments, handling complex biological and chemical formulations while adhering to rigorous safety and regulatory standards. Dr. Zhao's contributions to pharmaceutical sciences include multiple peer-reviewed publications and patents, showcasing his ability to translate innovative research into real-world applications. He has also played a key role in mentoring students, fostering collaboration and scientific excellence within research teams. Dr. Zhao strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and commitment to innovation make him a valuable asset in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
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Allen, Tammy; Castellanos Reynosa, Maria; Giacomin, Paul; Karunaweera, Nadira D.; Kupz, Andreas; Carlos LoL, Juan; Sharma, Dileep; Sikder, Suchandan; Tedla, Bemnet; van Eijk, Liza; Vojisavljevic, Danica; Zhao, Guangzu; Pai, Saparna (2024) 'Next-Generation Vaccines for Tropical Infectious Diseases'. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 143 . [DOI]
Cobos, Claudia; Bansal, Paramjit S.; Wilson, David T.; Jones, Linda; Zhao, Guangzu; Field, Matthew A.; Eichenberger, Ramon M.; Pickering, Darren A.; Ryan, Rachael Y.M.; Ratnatunga, Champa N.; Miles, John J.; Ruscher, Roland; Giacomin, Paul R.; Navarro, Severine; Loukas, Alex; Daly, Norelle L. (2022) 'Peptides derived from hookworm anti-inflammatory proteins suppress inducible colitis in mice and inflammatory cytokine production by human cells'. Frontiers in Medicine, 9 . [DOI]
Ritmejeryte, Edita; Ryan, Rachael Y.M.; Byatt, Brendan J.; Peck, Yoshimi; Yeshi, Karma; Daly, Norelle L.; Zhao, Guangzu; Crayn, Darren; Loukas, Alex; Pyne, Stephen G.; Ruscher, Roland; Wangchuk, Phurpa (2022) 'Anti-inflammatory properties of novel galloyl glucosides isolated from the Australian tropical plant Uromyrtus metrosideros'. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 368 . [DOI]
Journal Publication
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Skwarczynski, Mariusz; Zhao, Guangzu; Boer, Jennifer C.; Ozberk, Victoria; Azuar, Armira; Cruz, Jazmina Gonzalez; Giddam, Ashwini Kumar; Khalil, Zeinab G.; Pandey, Manisha; Shibu, Mohini A.; Hussein, Waleed M.; Nevagi, Reshma J.; Batzloff, Michael R.; Wells, James W.; Capon, Robert J.; Plebanski, Magdalena; Good, Michael F.; Toth, Istvan (2020) 'Poly(amino acids) as a potent self-adjuvanting delivery system for peptide-based nanovaccines'. Science Advances, 6 (5). [DOI]
Evaluation of the in vivo aphrodisiac activity of a cyclotide extract from Hybanthus enneaspermus
2020
Du, Qingdan; Huang, Yen-hua; Bajpai, Abhishek; Frosig- Jorgensen, Majbrit; Zhao, Guangzu; Craik, David J. (2020) 'Evaluation of the in vivo aphrodisiac activity of a cyclotide extract from Hybanthus enneaspermus'. Journal of Natural Products, 83 (12):3736-3743. [DOI]
Journal Publication
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Zhao, Guangzu; Azuar, Armira; Toth, Istvan; Skwarczynski, Mariusz (2021) 'A potent vaccine delivery system' Bio-protocol, 11 (7) :e3973-e3973. [DOI]
Journal Contribution
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