New gold-based drug proves to be more potent than standard chemotherapy

Towards more targeted, less toxic treatment 

However, the gold compound used in this study is a chemically tailored form known as Gold(I), designed to be highly reactive and biologically active.

Regional collaboration a key enabler 

Industry support worth its weight in gold 

This groundbreaking project led by Bhargava and Pebanski brings together a dynamic team of young scientists including Dr Srinivasa Reddy, Dr Steven Priver, Dr Ruchika Ojha, Dr Ranjith Jakku, and Dr Tayebeh Hosseinnejad. Meanwhile, six PhD students from India, Germany, Australia, Bangladesh and Mexico have joined the effort, further strengthening the global collaboration.

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RMIT University

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