Prof. Mark von Itzstein AO

World-renowned biomedical scientist and co-inventor of the anti-influenza drug Relenza; leading international teams targeting glycans in cancers and infectious diseases.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Glycobiology, Rational Drug Design, Viral Sialidases, Infectious Disease Therapeutics
Academic position: Founder and Director of the Institute for Glycomics
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Glycobiology, Rational Drug Design, Viral Sialidases are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Griffith Gold Coast guide ↗Biology subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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