MIPS researcher awarded ARC Future Fellowship

Dr Chengxue Helena Qin

11 July 2025

Dr Chengxue Helena Qin from the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS) is the successful recipient of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship grant for a research program designed to advance our understanding of ageing.

The ARC Future Fellowship scheme is an Australian Government initiative to support outstanding mid-career researchers with demonstrated capacity for high-quality research, leadership, research training and mentoring.

Dr Qin, who is a Heart Foundation Fellow and Head of the Cardiovascular Pharmacology Laboratory at MIPS, will work with her team to explore ‘how ageing affects G-protein-coupled receptor signalling’.

More on Dr Qin’s ARC Future Fellowship grant:

Awarded: $1,130, 932

Project: How Does Ageing Affect GPCR Signalling: Focusing on Pro-resolving Receptors

Focusing on Pro-resolving Receptors. G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are evolutionarily conserved cell surface proteins crucial for regulating human and animal physiology by transmitting signals essential for growth and ageing. This project aims to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying GPCR-mediated signalling in physiological ageing, utilizing state-of-the-art experimental methods and multi-omics platforms. By exploring GPCR-driven cellular biology and dynamics in both 'young' and 'aged' systems, the project seeks to transform our understanding of mammalian ageing. The outcomes will advance biological knowledge, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and promote cutting-edge research training, placing Australia at the forefront of global life sciences innovation.

Overall, 13 Monash University researchers were awarded $13,976,295 through the ARC scheme. Visit Monash News to learn more.