Helen O'Neill

Honorary Adjunct Professor, Formerly Cutmore Distinguished Professor of Stem Cell Research, Formerly Director of the Clem Jones Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Prof

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1976 …2024

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My research experience has been in the fields of stem cell biology and immunology. I have a history of publication in experimental hematology and the development of hematopoietic cells from stem cells. A more recent interest is stromal cell microenvironments which support hematopoietic and mesenchymal stem cell development for tissue regeneration. I also have a long-term interest in lymphocyte and dendritic cell development and function. Recent important findings relate to hematopoiesis which occurs in spleen, and definition of myelopoiesis unique to spleen. 

Since joining Bond University in 2015 I have been involved in retinal cell differentiation with a view to development of a stem cell therapy for treatment of age-related macular degeneration. This involves preparation of retinal pigment epithelial cells from pluripotent stem cells, growth of cells on a membrane, and implantation into the subretinal space. The goal is to achieve vision improvement through replacement of the retinal pigment epithelial cells which support photoreceptor function, but which are lost in macular degeneration.

Education/Academic qualification

Immunology, PhD, H-2 antigenic requirements for T cell recognition, Australian National University

Award Date: 1 Jan 1981

Genetics, BSc Hons I, University of Adelaide

Administration, GD (Admin), University of Canberra

External positions

Emeritus Professor, Australian National University

Former Fellow, Stanford University

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