Melissa Jones
Biomedical Science Honours with First Class Honours
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine)
PhD Candidate
HEARING THERAPEUTICS
Melissa is currently completing a PhD in biomedical science, with the project being focused on developing a targeted delivery system for genes to the inner ear for use in patients with hearing loss.
Melissa’s postgraduate research has investigated the fields of nanotechnology and its use in the inner ear. Previous studies include an undergraduate degree focused on laboratory medicine and the world of pathology, which inspired her transition to research with an honours degree and now conducting postgraduate research as part of a PhD. She has been featured in over 25 publications and presented at international conferences.
Areas of research
- Discovery through to translation
- Drug discovery
Top Publications
Jones M, Ionescu CM, Walker D, Wagle SR, Kovacevic B, Chester J, et al. Biguanide Pharmaceutical Formulations and the Applications of Bile Acid-Based Nano Delivery in Chronic Medical Conditions. International journal of molecular sciences. 2022;23(2):836. https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/2/836
Jones M, Walker D, Ionescu CM, Kovacevic B, Wagle SR, Mooranian A, et al. Microencapsulation of Coenzyme Q10 and bile acids using ionic gelation vibrational jet flow technology for oral delivery. Therapeutic Delivery. 2020;11(12):791-805. https://www.future-science.com/doi/10.4155/tde-2020-0082
Mooranian A, Jones M, Ionescu CM, Walker D, Wagle SR, Kovacevic B, et al. Advancements in Assessments of Bio-Tissue Engineering and Viable Cell Delivery Matrices Using Bile Acid-Based Pharmacological Biotechnologies. Nanomaterials. 2021;11(7):1861. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/7/1861
Mooranian A, Jones M, Ionescu CM, Walker D, Wagle SR, Kovacevic B, et al. Artificial Cell Encapsulation for Biomaterials and Tissue Bio-Nanoengineering: History, Achievements, Limitations, and Future Work for Potential Clinical Applications and Transplantation. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 2021;12(4):68. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/12/4/68
Mooranian A, Jones M, Walker D, Ionescu CM, Wagle SR, Kovacevic B, et al. Pharmacological Dose-Effect Profiles of Various Concentrations of Humanised Primary Bile Acid in Encapsulated Cells. Nanomaterials. 2022;12(4):647. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/4/647
