Prof. James Melrose , The University of Sydney , Australia
Dr. James Melrose is an esteemed Honorary Senior Research Associate at the University of Sydney’s Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Labs, situated within the Institute of Bone and Joint Research at Royal North Shore Hospital in St. Leonards, New South Wales. With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Melrose has made significant contributions to the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and orthopedic research. His pioneering work focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying disc degeneration and the role of proteoglycans in musculoskeletal health.
Profile :
Education:
- B.Sc (Hons) in Biochemistry (Second Class Upper Division)
- Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
- 1973-1977
- PhD in Biochemistry
- Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Thesis: A study of the carbohydrate metabolising enzymes associated with barley
- 1978-1982
Work Experience:
- Honorary Senior Research Associate
- University of Sydney, Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Labs
- Institute of Bone and Joint Research
- Level 10 Kolling Institute of Medical Research B6, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, NSW 2065
- Tel: +61 425 364 726 (Mobile), +61 (2) 9926 4806 (Work)
- Email: james.melrose@sydney.edu.au
- 2013 – Present
- Honorary Professor
- University of New South Wales, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
- 2017 – Present
Research Experience:
- Post-Doctoral Research (1983-2013)
- Conducted extensive research on proteoglycan turnover, disc degeneration, and tissue engineering.
- Collaborated with various institutions and experts across Australia and internationally.
Special Awards:
- Smith and Nephew Award for Basic and Applied Studies on The Spine, The Spine Society of Australia, 1994
- Matrix Biology Society of Australia and New Zealand Best Poster Award, 2002
- European Spine Society GRAMMER AWARD, 2003
- Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM), 2018
- Co-recipient GRAMMER PRIZE, European Spine Society, 2019
Peer Recognition and Scientific Review:
- Actively involved in abstract reviewing, editorial boards, and committees for numerous scientific journals and conferences.
Scientific Committees and Memberships:
- Member of various scientific societies including Matrix Biology Society of Australia and New Zealand, Orthopaedic Research Society Australia and New Zealand, and others.
Thesis Examination:
- Participated in examining several PhD theses focusing on diverse topics such as tumour invasion, gelatinases, cartilage turnover, and more.
Invitations to Speak and Chair:
- Invited speaker and chair at multiple international scientific meetings and symposiums.
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