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Email

rluwor@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Casual Academic - NEUR30005
Department of Anatomy and Physiology
Education
PhD
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0002-3020-4245

Dr Rodney Luwor

Honorary (Senior Fellow)
Department of Surgery

115 Scholarly works
7 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Effect of methanolic extract of Salix babylonica on biochemical parameters and gene expression in streptozotocin induced diabetic rat model
    DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2026.107244
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Methanol extract of Chenopodium murale L. attenuated TNF-α-mediated oxidative stress and inflammation in murine models
    DOI: 10.1007/s10787-026-02114-8
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Correlation of Galectin Family Expression with Glioblastoma Progression and Survival
    DOI: 10.3390/ijms27010417
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Mechanistic insight into inflammatory and oxidative stress ameliorating attributes of Atriplex crassifolia 70% ethanol extract against complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced arthritis
    DOI: 10.1007/s10787-025-01903-x
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Model systems and unique biological features of high and low-grade colorectal cancer (CRC) revealed by xenografting 84 human CRC cell lines
    DOI: 10.1038/s42003-025-08251-0
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Microgel-based bioink for extrusion-based 3D bioprinting and its applications in tissue engineering
    DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2025.02.003
  • 2019

    Research Grant

    Using Brain Tumor Organoids to Evaluate Efficacy of Novel Inhibitors
Rodney Luwor

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2009
Winter and Glover Fellowship in Cancer Research
2003
Post-graduate Award (APA) Australian Government
2002
Best Scientific Presentation Prize Austin Biomedical Alliance
1999
Australian Postgraduate Award University of Melbourne

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2025

    Journal article

    Immunomodulatory properties of a methanolic extract of Ficus lyrata mitigate inflammation in Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-induced arthritis
    DOI: 10.1007/s10787-025-01700-6
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Systemic brain dissemination of glioblastoma requires transdifferentiation into endothelial-like cells via TGF-β-ALK1-Smad1/5 signaling
    DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2024.101110
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Gold(I) complexes of the type [AuL{κC-2-C6H4P(S)Ph2}] [L = PTA, PPh3, PPh2(C6H4-3-SO3Na) and PPh2(2-py)]: Synthesis, characterisation, crystal structures, and In Vitro and In Vivo anticancer properties
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.117007
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Enhanced Expression of Mitochondrial Magmas Protein in Ovarian Carcinomas: Magmas Inhibition Facilitates Antitumour Effects, Signifying a Novel Approach for Ovarian Cancer Treatment
    DOI: 10.3390/cells14090655

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2016

    Research Grant

    Overcoming Tumour Resistance to Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Targeted Therapy.
  • 2015

    Research Grant

    Improving Targeted Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
  • 2015

    Research Grant

    Improving Targeted Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
  • 2015

    Research Grant

    Circulating microRNA as a Biomarker in Brain Cancer

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