Professor Christine Wells awarded the Lorne Genome 2026 Julian Wells medal

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The award recognises outstanding contribution to how we understand the organisation and expression of the genome.

We would like to congratulate Phenomics Australia Scientific Director Committee member Professor Christine Wells (University of Melbourne) on being awarded the 2026 Julian Wells medal at the 47th Lorne Genome conference.

The bronze medallion, established in recognition of the major contributions made by Julian Wells to the development of molecular biology in Australia, recognises scientists who are actively involved in developing our understanding of the organisation and expression of the genome.

“ I’m deeply moved by this award. I’ve been part of the Lorne Genome community since my PhD days and delight in bringing my own students. It is a community that has challenged and shaped my scientific career. ” Prof. Christine Wells, Phenomics Australia Scientific Director

Prof. Wells (R) receiving the Julian Wells medal at the 47th Lorne Genome Conference

As a Professor of Stem Cell Systems, Christine’s work is aimed at understanding how immune cells support the repair of our tissues and organs. Her laboratory develops computational approaches to model the macrophage, one type of immune cell that supports healthy ageing, tissue turnover and tissue repair. Her team recently discovered a new class of the growth factor Neuregulin 1: NRG1-VII.

Read more at: https://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-events/professor-christine-wells-awarded-the-lorne-genome-2026-julian-wells-medal

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