Nominations open for GSK Award for Research

Nominations for GSK’s Award for Research Excellence are now open until 10 July 2017.

The award provides leading researchers with an $80,000 grant to support their research journey. Last year’s award was received by Professors Arthur Christopoulos and Patrick Sexton for their research into G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Professor Sexton said winning the GSK Award for Research Excellence has helped advance their work. The prospect of ‘dimmer switch’ medicines offers hope for patients with chronic conditions with a more tailored approach.

“The award has greatly assisted us in progressing our research into understanding novel drug behaviours. We are now looking into new areas to help patients suffering from a range of diseases that are currently sub-optimally treated,” said Professor Sexton.

GSK Australia Medical Director Dr Andrew Weekes said GSK is proud to be able to support local researchers with the award, now in its 37th year.

“Groundbreaking medical research is only possible if a range of industry, academia, professional bodies and government work together. If Australia is to remain a world leader in medical research then it’s important we all get behind our local researchers and scientists,” said Dr Weekes.

Successful applicants are generally mid-career researchers with a longstanding commitment to their field. The winner will be announced on Thursday, 12 October at the Annual Research Australia Awards, at the Metropolis, Melbourne.