Nucleate Australia: From lab bench to biotech
Nucleate PATH: Inside Careers in Life Sciences What does it take to turn breakthrough science into a promising new therapy? Join us for a fireside chat with Professor Nicholas Huntington, Head of the Cancer Immunotherapy Laboratory at Monash University an
Nucleate Australia: From lab bench to biotech
Nucleate PATH: Inside Careers in Life Sciences What does it take to turn breakthrough science into a promising new therapy? Join us for a fireside chat with Professor Nicholas Huntington, Head of the Cancer Immunotherapy Laboratory at Monash University an
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Thu 28 May
8:30 am - 11:00 am
Monash Generator, Building 60, Building 60/23 College Walk, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia
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Nucleate PATH: Inside Careers in Life Sciences What does it take to turn breakthrough science into a promising new therapy? Join us for a fireside chat with Professor Nicholas Huntington, Head of the Cancer Immunotherapy Laboratory at Monash University and Co-founder and CSO of Audax.bio. Nick is internationally recognised for his work in cancer immunotherapy, natural killer (NK) cell biology, and cytokine signalling. From pioneering discoveries in NK cells and cytokine checkpoint biology to co-founding a biotech company, Nick has built a career at the intersection of scientific innovation and entrepreneurship. Beyond the lab, his latest endeavour, Audax.bio, offers a rare inside look at how cutting-edge research can evolve into a promising biotech venture driving next-generation approaches in immunotherapy. In this conversation, we will explore: • Building a career across academia, biotech, and translational research • Turning fundamental discoveries into therapeutic strategies • Lessons from founding and growing a biotech company • The future of immunotherapy and innovation in cancer research Whether you are considering a path in academia, industry, or entrepreneurship, join us for this unique opportunity to get inspired or even ask your own questions! 📍 The Generator, Monash University, Clayton 📅 Thursday, 28 May 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (including networking) ---------------------------------------------------------------About the Host: Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy. We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs! Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Excedr, Mercury, Brex, Fedsprout In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org, SynBioBeta