The Weiss Lab's research focuses on the use of human tropoelastin in tissue assembly and wound repair. We are very interested in the blend of biochemistry and cell biology, as well as the tissue engineering and regenerative medicine opportunities provided by this amazing elastic protein.
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Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
Oct 2024
Congratulations to Ziyu Wang on being awarded a Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship - another exciting career step!
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
Oct 2024
Tony Weiss is elected as a Fellow of Australia’s Learned Academy for health and medical sciences, comprising the nation's most influential experts in health and medicine.
Charles Perkins Centre Professional Staff Prize
Oct 2024
Congratulations to Kekini Kuppan who has been awarded the 2024 Charles Perkins Centre Professional Staff Prize! This very competitive prize recognises and celebrates professional staff for their outstanding support and contribution.
Fulbright Scholar
Oct 2024
We welcome Daniel John who has joined the Weiss Lab as a Fulbright Scholar from the University of California San Diego!
Cicada Innovations
Sep 2024
Tony Weiss guided an audience of early stage innovators at Cicada Innovations as part of the NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program that is delivered statewide on behalf of NSW Health.
Lemberg Medal and Lecture
Sep 2024
Tony Weiss is awarded The Lemberg Medal, the highest award given by the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The Lemberg Medal is given to a distinguished Australian biochemist or molecular biologist who will present the Lemberg Lecture at the Society's annual conference.
Ian Wark Medal and Lecture
Aug 2024
Tony Weiss is awarded the Ian Wark Medal by the Australian Academy of Science for international leadership on studies and applications of the human elastic protein needed for resilience and recoil in skin and blood vessels. He will present the Ian Wark Lecture at the Australian Academy of Science's Shine Dome.
Dean's List of Excellence in Academic Performance
June 2024
Congratulations to Weiss Lab postgrad student Jade Chen for recognition on the Dean's List of Excellence in Academic Performance!
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Video: The Power of Elastin
Weiss Lab
Location: Level 4 East, Charles Perkins Centre D17
University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 93513464
Email: tony.weiss@sydney.edu.au
Prof. Tony Weiss
McCaughey Chair in Biochemistry
National Health and Medical Research Council Leadership Fellow
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology
School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney
Sydney Nano Institute, University of Sydney
Founder, Elastagen Pty Ltd (sold to Allergan/AbbVie)
Chair, Fellows of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERMIS)