Marcel Tanudji

Led project coordination and operational delivery of a Ph1b clinical trial across 10 Australian sites, including site startups, ethics/governance submissions, patient recruitment, and data collection. Monitored study progress and timelines for alignment with project goals, study objectives, and GCP requirements.

Directed and coordinated preclinical development activities of a small molecule compound to support First-in-Human testing, tracking timelines and milestones for various studies. Provided regular updates on research progress to internal teams and external collaborators, contributing to documentation for regulatory and ethics submissions.

Coordinated new product development research with academic groups, focusing on oncology applications using nanotechnology, microparticles, and small molecule approaches. Managed administrative tasks including budgeting, contracts, and grants, ensuring intellectual property protection.

Designed, performed, and problem-solved cell-based assays for the development of siRNA therapy for respiratory virus infection. Managed timelines, supervised research associates, and maintained collaboration with external research groups.

Investigated mammalian cell DNA damage repair mechanisms using cell-based assays. This role focused on fundamental research within a medical research institute.

Developed and performed Cpn10 immunomodulatory assays in a mouse endotoxemia model, including designing and optimizing protocols. Conducted mode-of-action research and development of in vitro bioassays for Cpn10 activity.

Investigated novel GPCRs as oncology targets using various cell biology and biochemical approaches, advancing targets to mouse hybridoma-antibody screening. Developed and implemented in vitro and in vivo RNAi-validation protocols.

Managed research on non-classical protein secretion of a cancer growth factor, developing cell-based assays and proteomics approaches. Identified regulating factors and conditions important for novel protein secretion processes.

Completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry, focusing on advanced research in the field. This program provided in-depth knowledge and research experience in biochemical principles and methodologies.

Achieved Honours in Biochemistry, demonstrating a high level of academic performance and specialized knowledge in the subject. This year-long program deepened understanding of biochemical concepts.

Obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with majors in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and Organic Chemistry. This comprehensive undergraduate program provided a strong foundation in various scientific disciplines.