University of Technology Sydney biomedical engineer Dr Jiao Jiao Li plans to use stem cells as biofactories to make drugs to reduce inflammation and encourage repair in painful osteoarthritic joints.
Jiao Jiao works across disciplines, using artificial intelligence, bioengineering, nanotechnology and stem cell science to develop new stem cell-derived treatments – initially for osteoarthritis, then potentially a wide range of other diseases.
Last year, she won one of two $60,000 Metcalf Prizes in recognition of her research achievements and leadership.
Last month, she won the 2024 Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science for her work in regenerative medicine. Dubbed the ‘Oscars of Science’, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes is an award program recognising excellence in innovation, research, leadership, science engagement and sustainability.
We’re delighted to see Jiao Jiao’s continued success.
Read her Metcalf Prizes profile.
Read Eureka Prizes story on the UTS website.
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