Prof Kanta Subbarao
Honorary (Professorial Fellow)
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
421 Scholarly works
68 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Preclinical development of a cross-protective β-SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particle vaccine adjuvanted with MF59
DOI: 10.1038/s41541-025-01355-y2026
Journal article
Delivery of monoclonal antibodies using mRNA lipid nanoparticles confers protection against SARS-CoV-2 and influenza
DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2026.1028732026
Journal article
Influenza vaccine responses differ between young children previously exposed to influenza antigens via infection versus vaccination.
DOI: 10.1038/s43856-026-01610-w2026
Journal article
Immunogenicity and efficacy over 12 months following a fourth dose of a bivalent mRNA or protein-based COVID-19 vaccine: A randomised controlled trial in Australia
DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2026.1067272024
Research grants (international)
(CRA With Melbourne Health and Aus Bio) Development of a Novel Long Acting Pan-Influenza Antiviral Drug
2021
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Chimeric Next Generation COVID Vaccines
2020
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Translating Virus Biology and Host Immunity for Influenza Control
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
Safety and Immunogenicity of a Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Spike Subunit Vaccine Stabilized in the Prefusion Conformation by a Second-Generation Molecular Clamp and Evaluated in Adults Aged 18–55 Years: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Comparator, Phase I Trial
DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiaf5682026
Journal article
Nomenclature for Tracking of Genetic Variation of Seasonal Influenza Viruses
DOI: 10.1111/irv.702302026
Journal article
Antibody responses following COVID-19 vaccination and breakthrough infections in naïve and convalescent individuals suggest imprinting to the ancestral strain of SARS-CoV-2
DOI: 10.1128/mbio.03221-252025
Journal article
Modelling the joint effects of single occupancy and N95 respirators on COVID-19 outbreaks in hospital wards
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2025.06.0142025
Journal article
Potent neutralising monoclonal antibodies targeting the spike of NL63 coronavirus
DOI: 10.1038/s44298-025-00116-x2025
Journal article
Accomplishments and challenges in developing improved influenza vaccines: An evaluation of three years of progress toward the milestones of the influenza vaccines research and development roadmap
DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.127431
RECENT PROJECTS
2024
Research contracts (non-grants)
Leyden SARS2/NL63 Block Contract - Assessment of the Antiviral Agents Against SARS-CoV-2 and Human Coronavirus NL63
2025
Research grants (other domestic)
Developing CRISPR Cas13 Antiviral Therapeutics for Respiratory Pathogens of Pandemic Potential