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    Centenary Institute > People > Professor John Rasko AO

Professor John Rasko AO

Head of Gene and Stem Cell Therapy Program

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  • Gene and Stem Cell Therapy Program

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  • Cancer and Gene Regulation Laboratory

Phone number Phone Number +61 2 9565 6116

Email Email j.rasko@centenary.org.au

In addition to leading the Gene and Stem Cell Therapy Program at The Centenary Institute, Professor John Rasko AO is a clinical hematologist, pathologist and scientist with a productive track record in gene and stem cell therapy, experimental haematology and molecular biology. In over 150 publications he has contributed to the understanding of stem cells and haemopoiesis, gene transfer technologies, oncogenesis, human aminoacidurias and non-coding RNAs.

He serves on Hospital, state and national bodies including Chair of GTTAC, Office of the Gene Technology Regulator – responsible for regulating all genetically-modified organisms in Australia – and Chair of the Advisory Committee on Biologicals, Therapeutic Goods Administration. Contributions to scientific organisations include co-founding (2000) and past-President (2003-5) of the Australasian Gene Therapy Society; Vice President, International Society for Cellular Therapy (2008-12) and founder (2009) ISCT-Australia; Scientific Advisory Committees and Board member for philanthropic foundations; and several Ethics Committees. He is the recipient of national (RCPA, RACP, ASBMB) and international awards in recognition of his commitment to excellence in medical research, including appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia.

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  • Cancer

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  • GvHD – Graft vs Host Disease

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  • Blood disorders ,
  • Chronic diseases ,
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  • Professor John Rasko AO honoured with career award

    Professor John Rasko AO, Head of the Centenary Institute's Gene and Stem Cell Therapy Program, has been honoured with the prestigious Proteomass Scientific Society Career Award.
    Date 28 Jul 2023
  • BMJ essay: Investigations urged in response to disgraced stem cell surgeon

    Professor John Rasko AO and Dr Carl Power from the Centenary Institute have published an essay in the prestigious BMJ, calling on renowned hospitals and research institutes to launch independent investigations into their support for Paolo Macchiarini, a disgraced transplant surgeon.
    Date 22 Jun 2023
  • New funding to advance gene therapies

    Researchers at the Centenary Institute and the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) have been awarded $500,000 from CUREator, Australia’s national biotech incubator, to develop new technology to improve the safe and effective delivery of gene therapy.
    Date 24 May 2023
  • ABC Health Report interviews Professor John Rasko AO

    Professor John Rasko AO, Head of the Gene and Stem Cell Therapy Program at the Centenary Institute has been interviewed by Dr Norman Swan on Radio National’s Health Report about gene therapy treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy as well as the status of gene therapy in the clinic generally.
    Date 16 May 2023
  • The Year That Made Me: Professor John Rasko

    Professor John Rasko AO, Head of the Gene and Stem Cell Therapy Program at the Centenary Institute has featured on the popular Radio National show Sunday Extra in the segment called ‘The Year That Made Me’.
    Date 21 Feb 2023
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