Monash extends collaboration with Janssen on psoriasis prevention
The collaboration, facilitated by Monash Innovation and Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Asia Pacific, will continue to focus on ground-breaking research to examine the interplay between genetic and environmental triggers of psoriasis, a disease which affects 125 million people worldwide and 300,000 Australians.
The collaboration is an extension of a three-year research program focused on the development of novel approaches to treat autoimmune disease through Monash University’s technological capabilities and world-leading research expertise.
Monash Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Enterprise), Ken Sloan, was pleased that Monash has extended the collaboration with Janssen in a way that could further benefit the community by responding to medical challenges.
“The renewal and extension of the Research Funding Agreement for several years between Monash and Janssen is a significant step forward in fostering and nurturing novel science,” Mr Sloan said.
“I thank Janssen for continuing to support our team of researchers as together we strive to create new medical treatments that address the burden of widespread medical conditions.”
Both genetic and environmental factors predispose to the development of psoriasis. Despite the compelling genetic evidence for the triggers of psoriasis, the interplay between genetic and environmental factors remains unclear. The research project aims to explore this critical interplay and develop novel treatments.
Professor Jamie Rossjohn, from the Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Faculty of Medicine, will lead the research team at Monash University on the three-year research program.
“We’re delighted to be working alongside Janssen once again in a joint effort to broaden our knowledge around this condition and develop novel treatments for psoriasis,” Professor Rossjohn said.
About the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute
Committed to making the discoveries that will relieve the future burden of disease, the newly established Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute at Monash University brings together more than 120 internationally-renowned research teams. Our researchers are supported by world-class technology and infrastructure, and partner with industry, clinicians and researchers internationally to enhance lives through discovery.