Thursday, 28 November, 2013 - 11:52
Biotech sector haunted by 'valley of death'
FEATURE: The state’s biotechnology sector is heating up as investors look for the next wave of investment opportunities amid waning resources investment.
Professor Sue Fletcher AO is a senior principal research fellow at Murdoch University, an adjunct professor and lecturer at the University of Western Australia, and continues her neuromuscular research alongside research in other muscle diseases, neurodegenerative disease and Inherited Retinal Dystrophies.
Prof Fletcher holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Chemistry, and a PhD in Physiology. Her research at the University of Western Australia and Australian Neuromuscular Research Institute (currently the Perron Institute) was as a molecular biologist, studying muscle regeneration and developing therapies for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy where she co-pioneered the development of a novel therapy for the devastating childhood disorder through the design of antisense oligonucleotide therapies.
Her work as co-inventor of Eteplirsen (ExonDys51 ®) became the first FDA-approved drug specifically for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also the co-inventor of Vyondys-53 (previously Golodirsen) which was approved by the FDA in 2019, and Casimersen which has been submitted for FDA approval.
In 2021, Prof Fletcher was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to medical research, to neurological science, and to the treatment and support of those with Muscular Dystrophy.
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PYC Therapeutics | $22.06m |
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BNK Banking Corporation | $21.59m |
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Pentanet | $21.44m |
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DW8 | $19.88m |
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Swift Networks Group | $19.63m |
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145th | Macro Metals">Macro Metals | 99.43% | -27.89% |
146th | JB Hi-Fi">JB Hi-Fi | 99.28% | 26.71% |
147th | PYC Therapeutics">PYC Therapeutics | 99.15% | 26.16% |
148th | Kelly Partners Group Holdings">Kelly Partners Group Holdings | 97.11% | 61.28% |
149th | Fonterra Shareholders' Fund">Fonterra Shareholders' Fund | 95.77% | 12.64% |
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NEW ROLE: Principal Research Fellow, Centre for Molecular Medicine & Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University | 19 Aug 2020 |
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FEATURE: The state’s biotechnology sector is heating up as investors look for the next wave of investment opportunities amid waning resources investment.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Sue Fletcher, Henry van der Westhuizen, Alec O'Connell, Louise-Marlena Tarrier, Danielle Norrish and Georgia Cameron.
The Perron Institute is kicking commercial goals, courtesy of big sales royalties and a planned ASX listing.
WA has many advantages in terms of hosting a thriving medical research and innovation ecosystem.
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Business News has devised a collection of some of Perth’s world-leading innovations.
A nine-year old licencing deal signed on behalf of WA medical researchers is continuing to deliver returns, with US company Sarepta Therapeutics paying $11.5 million in royalties last year.
Researchers Steve Wilton and Sue Fletcher have been recognised for their biotech industry leadership, while a life science legacy award has been presented to Andrew and Nicola Forrest.
The state’s commercial health-related research and technology sector has matured.
The University of Western Australia will award former premier Mark McGowan, Perron Group director Elizabeth Perron and molecular biologist Sue Fletcher with honorary doctorates.
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