Overview
Background
Professor Kris Thurecht has appointments at AIBN and UQ’s Centre for Advanced Imaging where he is the Deputy Director of Imaging Technologies. Professor Thurecht has been recognised for scientific excellence with a 2012 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award and a 2010 UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award for his work in developing polymer ‘theranostics’. In 2015 he was recognised by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute Polymer Division through award of the David Sangster Polymer Science and Technology Award for scientific excellence for a mid-career researcher. Since obtaining his PhD in 2005, he has been the recipient of five competitive national and international fellowships, the latest being an NHMRC CDF, and prior to that award an ARC Future Fellowship. He has contributed scientific and review articles to various leading journals in his field, including invited articles in the Emerging Young Investigator issue of Chemical Communications and a Young Talent article in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. Professor Thurecht has been chief investigator on grants from various funding bodies, including ARC Discovery grants; ARC Linkage Grants, with both national and international companies; National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants; and funding from various cancer foundations. He is co-inventor on 8 patents. He is CI on the ARC Training Centre for Innovation in BioMedical Imaging Technology in which he is theme leader, and is Director of the ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacture of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals.
Availability
- Professor Kristofer Thurecht is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research impacts
Research
Design and synthesis of architectural polymers applied to molecular imaging and drug delivery in nanomedicine. In collaboration with industry, Prof Thurecht's research has contributed to development and translation of new agents for detection and treatment of cancer.
Works
Search Professor Kristofer Thurecht’s works on UQ eSpace
2014
Journal Article
Facile one-spot synthesis of highly branched polycaprolactone
Nguyen, Nam T., Thurecht, Kristofer J., Howdle, Steve M. and Irvine, Derek J. (2014). Facile one-spot synthesis of highly branched polycaprolactone. Polymer Chemistry, 5 (8), 2997-3008. doi: 10.1039/c3py01725g
2014
Conference Publication
EphA2 as a diagnostic imaging target in glioblastoma: a PET/MRI study
Puttick, Simon, Stringer, Brett W., Day, Bryan W., Mardon, Karine, Cowin, Gary J., Fay, Michael, Thurecht, Kristofer J., Whittaker, Andrew K., Boyd, Andrew W. and Rose, Stephen (2014). EphA2 as a diagnostic imaging target in glioblastoma: a PET/MRI study. 105th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), San Diego, CA, United States, 5-9 April 2014. Philadelphia, PA, United States: American Association for Cancer Research. doi: 10.1158/1538-7445.AM2014-LB-12
2014
Journal Article
Effect of supercritical carbon dioxide on the loading and release of model drugs from polyurethane films: comparison with solvent casting
Zhang, Jing, Martin, Darren J., Taran, Elena, Thurecht, Kristofer J. and Minchin, Rodney F. (2014). Effect of supercritical carbon dioxide on the loading and release of model drugs from polyurethane films: comparison with solvent casting. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 215 (1), 54-64. doi: 10.1002/macp.201300492
2014
Conference Publication
Multimodal hyperbranched polymers for simultaneous imaging and drug delivery for targeted prostate cancer theranostics
Fuchs, Adrian V., Pearce, Amanda K., Tse, Brian W. C., Whittaker, Andrew K., Russell, Pamela J. and Thurecht, Kristofer J. (2014). Multimodal hyperbranched polymers for simultaneous imaging and drug delivery for targeted prostate cancer theranostics. ACS 2014: 247th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, Dallas, TX, USA, 16-20 March, 2014. Washington, DC, United States: American Chemical Society.
2014
Conference Publication
SERS-barcoded colloidal gold NP assemblies as imaging agents for use in biodiagnostics
Dey, Priyanka, Olds, William, Blakey, Idriss, Thurecht, Kristofer J., Izake, Emad L. and Fredericks, Peter M. (2014). SERS-barcoded colloidal gold NP assemblies as imaging agents for use in biodiagnostics. Biomedical Vibrational Spectroscopy VI: Advances in Research and Industry, San Francisco, CA United States, 1-2 February 2014. Bellingham, WA United States: SPIE. doi: 10.1117/12.2037159
2014
Conference Publication
Extending the scope of poly(styrene)-block-poly(methyl methacrylate) for directed self assembly
Bennett, Thomas, Pei, Kevin, Cheng, Han-Hao, Thurecht, Kristofe J., Jack, Kevin S. and Blakey, Idriss (2014). Extending the scope of poly(styrene)-block-poly(methyl methacrylate) for directed self assembly. Alternative Lithographic Technologies VI, San Jose, United States, 24-27 February 2014. Bellingham, WA, United States: SPIE. doi: 10.1117/12.2046296
2014
Journal Article
Can ionic liquid additives be used to extend the scope of poly(styrene)-block-poly(methyl methacrylate) for directed self-assembly?
Bennett, Thomas M., Pei, Kevin, Cheng, Han-Hao, Thurecht, Kristofer J., Jack, Kevin S. and Blakey, Idriss (2014). Can ionic liquid additives be used to extend the scope of poly(styrene)-block-poly(methyl methacrylate) for directed self-assembly?. Journal of Micro/Nanolithography, MEMS and MOEMS, 13 (3) 031304, 031304.1-031304.9. doi: 10.1117/1.JMM.13.3.031304
2013
Journal Article
pH-responsive star polymer nanoparticles: potential F-19 MRI contrast agents for tumour-selective imaging
Wang, Kewei, Peng, Hui, Thurecht, Kristofer J., Puttick, Simon and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2013). pH-responsive star polymer nanoparticles: potential F-19 MRI contrast agents for tumour-selective imaging. Polymer Chemistry, 4 (16), 4480-4489. doi: 10.1039/c3py00654a
2013
Journal Article
A method for controlling the aggregation of gold nanoparticles: Tuning of optical and spectroscopic properties
Blakey, Idriss, Merican, Zul and Thurecht, Kristofer J. (2013). A method for controlling the aggregation of gold nanoparticles: Tuning of optical and spectroscopic properties. Langmuir, 29 (26), 8266-8274. doi: 10.1021/la401361u
2013
Journal Article
Influence of oxidation upon the CO2 capture performance of a phenolic-resin-derived carbon
Plaza, M. G., Thurecht, K. J., Pevida, C., Rubiera, F., Pis, J. J., Snape, C. E. and Drage, T. C. (2013). Influence of oxidation upon the CO2 capture performance of a phenolic-resin-derived carbon. Fuel Processing Technology, 110, 53-60. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2013.01.011
2013
Journal Article
Enhanced uptake of nanoparticle drug carriers via a thermoresponsive shell enhances cytotoxicity in a cancer cell line
Abulateefeh, Samer R., Spain, Sebastian G., Thurecht, Kristofer J., Aylott, Jonathan W., Chan, Weng C., Garnett, Martin C. and Alexander, Cameron (2013). Enhanced uptake of nanoparticle drug carriers via a thermoresponsive shell enhances cytotoxicity in a cancer cell line. Biomaterials Science, 1 (4), 434-442. doi: 10.1039/c2bm00184e
2013
Journal Article
Self-assembled hyperbranched polymer-gold nanoparticle hybrids: understanding the effect of polymer coverage on assembly size and SERS performance
Dey, Priyanka, Blakey, Idriss, Thurecht, Kristofer J. and Fredericks, Peter M. (2013). Self-assembled hyperbranched polymer-gold nanoparticle hybrids: understanding the effect of polymer coverage on assembly size and SERS performance. Langmuir, 29 (2), 525-533. doi: 10.1021/la304034b
2013
Journal Article
The influence of domain segregation in ionic liquids upon controlled polymerisation mechanisms: RAFT polymerisation
Puttick, Simon, Davis, Adrienne L., Butler, Kevin, Irvine, Derek J., Licence, Peter and Thurecht, Kristofer J. (2013). The influence of domain segregation in ionic liquids upon controlled polymerisation mechanisms: RAFT polymerisation. Polymer Chemistry, 4 (5), 1337-1344. doi: 10.1039/C2PY20835K
2013
Conference Publication
Hyperbranched polymers in theranostics: Development of advanced delivery probes for cancer therapy
Thurecht, Kristofer J., Whittaker, Andrew K., Russell, Pamela J. and Pearce, Amanda (2013). Hyperbranched polymers in theranostics: Development of advanced delivery probes for cancer therapy. 245th National Spring Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), New Orleans LA, 07-11 April 2013. Washington, DC United States: American Chemical Society.
2013
Conference Publication
Biologically-responsive polymeric F-19 MRI agents
Whittaker, Andrew K., Thurecht, Kristofer J., Blakey, Idriss and Peng, Hui (2013). Biologically-responsive polymeric F-19 MRI agents. 245th National Spring Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), New Orleans LA, 07-11 April 2013. Washington, DC United States: American Chemical Society.
2013
Journal Article
Aptamer-targeted hyperbranched polymers: towards greater specificity for tumours in vivo
Coles, Daniel J., Rolfe, Barbara E., Boase, Nathan R. B., Veedu, Rakesh N. and Thurecht, Kristofer J. (2013). Aptamer-targeted hyperbranched polymers: towards greater specificity for tumours in vivo. Chemical Communications, 49 (37), 3836-3838. doi: 10.1039/c3cc00127j
2013
Journal Article
SERS-based detection of barcoded gold nanoparticle assemblies from within animal tissue
Dey, Priyanka, Olds, William, Blakey, Idriss, Thurecht, Kristofer J., Izake, Emad L. and Fredericks, Peter M. (2013). SERS-based detection of barcoded gold nanoparticle assemblies from within animal tissue. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 44 (12), 1659-1665. doi: 10.1002/jrs.4399
2012
Journal Article
Polymers as probes for multimodal imaging with MRI
Thurecht, Kristofer J. (2012). Polymers as probes for multimodal imaging with MRI. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 213 (24), 2567-2572. doi: 10.1002/macp.201200420
2012
Journal Article
Effect of solvent quality on the solution properties of assemblies of partially fluorinated amphiphilic diblock copolymers
Peng, Hui, Thurecht, Kristofer J., Blakey, Idriss, Taran, Elena and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2012). Effect of solvent quality on the solution properties of assemblies of partially fluorinated amphiphilic diblock copolymers. Macromolecules, 45 (21), 8681-8690. doi: 10.1021/ma3019188
2012
Other Outputs
Nuclear magnetic resonance agent
Whittaker, A. K., Peng, H., Thurecht, K. J. and Blakey, I. (2012). Nuclear magnetic resonance agent. 2012-AU415 2012142670.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Kristofer Thurecht is:
- Available for supervision
Before you email them, read our advice on how to contact a supervisor.
Supervision history
Current supervision
-
Doctor Philosophy
Development of novel polymer-protein conjugates
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell, Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
-
Doctor Philosophy
Molecular alpha radiotherapy using nanomaterials mediated via pre-targeting strategy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Fletcher
-
Doctor Philosophy
Targeted polymeric radiopharmaceutical as cancer theranostics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Fletcher
-
Doctor Philosophy
Aqueous one-pot photoinitiated polymerization-induced self-assembly (photo-PISA) to synthesize therapeutic protein loaded nanocarriers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell, Dr Gayathri Ediriweera
-
Doctor Philosophy
Design of a complex in vitro microfluidic device for the evaluation of polymeric nanoparticles
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Fletcher
-
Doctor Philosophy
The effect of avidity on nanobody-based formats for theranostic applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jodi Saunus, Dr Nick Fletcher, Dr Pie Huda
-
Doctor Philosophy
Development of site-specific radiopharmaceuticals using nanotechnology
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Fletcher
-
Doctor Philosophy
Novel complementary diagnostics for improved therapeutics/theranostics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell, Dr Nick Fletcher, Dr Rhia Stone
-
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the function of CDCP1 and its potential as a theranostic target for cholangiocarcinoma
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor John Hooper
-
Master Philosophy
High Activity Automated Synthesis of [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-TATE for Improved Clinical Workflow
Associate Advisor
-
Doctor Philosophy
Roles of image fusion and 3D technology in urology: exploration and clinical integration for personalised devices
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Matthew Roberts, Dr Nick Rukin
-
Doctor Philosophy
Modulating the Mononuclear Phagocyte System for Improved Nanomaterial Delivery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Barbara Rolfe, Dr Nick Fletcher
Completed supervision
-
2024
Doctor Philosophy
Biologics as Peptide Delivery Vehicles for Immunotherapy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey, Dr Pie Huda
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Immunogenicity in Nanomedicine
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell, Dr Nick Fletcher, Dr Pie Huda
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
Design of pH-sensitive, polymeric nanoparticles, and their application in chemotherapeutic drug delivery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell, Dr Nick Fletcher
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
Targeted delivery of novel immune-boosting peptides to the tumour microenvironment using polymeric nanoparticles to manage lung cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
Developing nanomedicines for cancer theranostics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Fletcher
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
Novel antibody theranostics for oncology
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Howard, Dr Pie Huda
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of novel therapeutic ligands against CXCR4
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
Photoacoustic Molecular Imaging in Nanomedicine: Development of a Polymeric Probe to Assess Tumour Penetration and Reassessment of the Contrast Enhancement Mechanism
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell
-
2021
Doctor Philosophy
Self-assembled polymeric theranostics for hepatic fibrosis - An approach to non-invasive staging and targeted drug delivery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell
-
2021
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the delivery and mechanisms of novel dementia and glioblastoma therapeutics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Fletcher
-
2021
Doctor Philosophy
Biological Interactions of Polymeric Nanomedicines & Molecular Imaging Agents
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell, Dr Nick Fletcher
-
2020
Doctor Philosophy
Polymeric micelle nanomedicines for monitoring therapeutic efficacy
Principal Advisor
-
2020
Doctor Philosophy
Development of polymeric theranostics using bioorthogonal chemistry
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell
-
2020
Doctor Philosophy
Design and synthesis of nanomaterials as combination therapeutics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell
-
2019
Master Philosophy
Radiosensitization of Prostate Cancer by Nanoparticle Mediated RNA Interference
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Kum Kum Khanna, Dr Nick Fletcher, Dr Christopher Howard
-
2018
Doctor Philosophy
Development of novel polymeric theranostic for the treatment of colorectal cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell
-
2018
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of polymeric drug delivery systems to improve therapeutic efficiency for breast cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
-
2016
Doctor Philosophy
Physiological Response to Polymeric Materials in Nanomedicine
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Barbara Rolfe
-
2016
Doctor Philosophy
Design of functional hyperbranched polymers for gene delivery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
-
2016
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a Hyperbranched Polymer Theranostic for Prostate Cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
-
2015
Doctor Philosophy
Hyperbranched Polymers for In Vivo Multimodal Molecular Imaging
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
-
2015
Doctor Philosophy
Controlled delivery of nanoparticles to the colon for tumour targeting
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Barbara Rolfe
-
2023
Doctor Philosophy
Nanomaterials for the Detection of a Small-Molecule Disease Marker
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
-
2022
Doctor Philosophy
Re-examining catalytic chain transfer for the synthesis of specialty polymers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey, Professor Jack Clegg, Professor Andrew Whittaker
-
2016
Doctor Philosophy
Polymer-Ionic Liquid Composites for Advanced Material and Solid Polymer Electrolyte Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
-
2015
Doctor Philosophy
Delivery of therapeutic peptides from thermoplastic polyurethane films
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin
-
2015
Doctor Philosophy
Design, Assembly and Characterisation of a Multifunctional, Self-Assembled Nanoparticle incorporating Antibody Fragments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Stephen Mahler, Dr Martina Jones
-
2015
Doctor Philosophy
Cancer Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN): Preclinical Studies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Maree Smith, Professor Andrew Whittaker
-
2014
Doctor Philosophy
Multifunctional Nanostructured Polymers for Improved 19F MRI
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker, Dr Hui Peng
Media
Enquiries
Contact Professor Kristofer Thurecht directly for media enquiries about:
- Nanomedicine polymer therapeutics
- physical chemistry
- Polymer
- Polymer chemistry
- Polymeric imaging agents
Need help?
For help with finding experts, story ideas and media enquiries, contact our Media team: