Contact

Email

rachel.thomson@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials

Position
Research Fellow
Department of Anatomy and Physiology
Education
Diploma
Performance Edge Systems Pty Ltd
PhD
University of Dundee
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
University of St Andrews
ORCID

0000-0003-3802-8597

Dr Rachel Thomson

Research Fellow
Department of Anatomy and Physiology
23 Scholarly works
3 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Reduction of primary tumor growth and metastasis in models of triple-negative breast cancer following tilorone administration via type I interferon signaling.
    DOI: 10.1186/s13058-026-02296-7
  • 2026

    Journal article

    GDF10 exacerbates metastatic burden and cachexia in murine models of cancer.
    DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2026.1773275
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Cachexia progression differs among mouse models of metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
    DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00230.2025
  • 2023

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Muscle-Directed Gene Therapy as an Adjuvant to Neuroprotection: Targeting Both Ends of the Dysfunctional Nerve-Muscle Axis to Treat Motor Neurone Disease
  • 2023

    Research Grant

    Muscle-Directed Gene Therapy as an Adjuvant to Neuroprotection: Targeting Both Ends of the Dysfunctional Nerve-Muscle Axis to Treat Motor Neurone Disease
  • 2021

    Journal article

    Perturbed BMP signaling and denervation promote muscle wasting in cancer cachexia.
    DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aay9592
  • 2020

    Research Grant

    Unlocking the Anti-Metastatic Secrets of Skeletal Muscle to Treat Cancer
Rachel Thomson

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