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University of Queensland

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4.05/21/2025

Inspires students to aim high and excel.

5.04/30/2025

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Professor David Owen serves as Professor and Director of the Protein Expression Facility (PEF) at the University of Queensland. He earned a Bachelor (Honours) from the University of Queensland and a Doctor of Philosophy from the Australian National University. Owen possesses a proven track record in translational research and leadership at the intersection of chemistry, biochemistry, and biology, with experience in both academic and industrial settings. Previously, as Vice President of Research at Starpharma, he spearheaded the discovery and development of a portfolio of dendrimer-drug conjugates for human health applications, including the DEP® platform, successfully advancing multiple oncology nanomedicines into clinical trials. He also held advisory positions with the ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology from November 2014 to December 2020 and the Pharmaceutical Science Advisory and Stakeholders Group at Monash University from 2014 to 2019. In his current role, Owen leads efforts to establish PEF as a global leader in protein research services and innovative protein production solutions, fostering collaborations with researchers from academia and industry.