Met our partners at Peter MacCallum, Melbourne, Australia

During my recent trip to Melbourne, Australia, supported by the Bonn Melbourne Research Excellence Fund from the University of Bonn, I had the pleasure of meeting with the lab members of Prof. Dr. Louise Cheng and Dr. Hyun Ko at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The visit provided fascinating insights into their research themes, ranging from studying zebrafish to Drosophila. I was particularly intrigued by the parallels between these model organisms and the human body, as well as the short life cycle of Drosophila, which facilitates the study of diverse behavioral questions such as jet lag and emotional connections.

We also explored opportunities for collaboration in areas including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), breast cancer, and prostate cancer. This visit builds on the strong ties established during the delegation from Bonn to Melbourne in March 2023 ( read more here), further strengthening the foundation for impactful research collaborations. We have also discussed the closing repoty of our common project on Cachexia Cancer.