Dr Gough Au

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Biography

Dr Gough Au is a research scientist/study director with the Dangerous Pathogens Team at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), a part of the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation).

Dr Au has over 18 years of virology research experience in both an academic and industry setting at The University of Newcastle (Australia) and Viralytics Ltd respectively. Gough’s background is in picornavirus research and the development of a novel naturally-occurring oncolytic virus for the treatment of human cancers. The virus was successfully commercialised and acquired in June 2018 for use in melanoma therapy.

The Dangerous Pathogens Team at ACDP delivers impactful research on zoonotic and emerging viruses of high consequence to human health. The team has expertise working with a range of Risk Group 4 pathogens including filoviruses and henipaviruses, developing and refining animal models for testing new therapeutics and vaccines. Starting in January 2020, the team played an important role in the development of a ferret model for SARS-CoV-2 and performed pre-clinical testing of several vaccine candidates in partnership with CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations), contributing strongly to the global COVID-19 response.

Academic Qualifications

2005

PhD
The University of Newcastle, Australia
2000

B.BiomedSci (Hns I)
The University of Newcastle, Australia
1999

B.BiomedSci
The University of Newcastle, Australia

Current Roles

Team Leader - Research Scientist / Study Director
Lead and conduct innovative research on the evaluation of Risk Group 3/4 pathogens and medical countermeasures under BSL-3 and -4 containment using animal models under a GLP-like quality system. Establishment of a ferret model for SARS-CoV-2 for vaccine and therapeutic efficacy studies.

Professional Experiences

2011-2019

Director, Research and Development
Viralytics Ltd
2007-2011

NHMRC Industry Research Fellow
The University of Newcastle, Australia
2017-2018

Research Scientist
A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Publications

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