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Employment (6)

The University of Sydney: Sydney, NSW, AU

2020 to present | Professor (School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health)
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research: Westmead, NSW, AU

2003 to present | Director (Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research)
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

The Westmead Institute for Medical Research: Westmead, NSW, AU

1993 to present | Director (Centre for Virus Research)
Employment
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

The Westmead Institute for Medical Research: Westmead, New South Wales, AU

1996 to 2019-12-31 | Emeritus Founding Director (Executive)
Employment
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Anthony L Cunningham

The University of Sydney: Sydney, NSW, AU

1996 to 2019 | Professor of Research Medicine and Sub-Dean (Research) (Westmead Clinical School)
Employment
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Anthony L Cunningham

Australian Association of Medical Research Institutes: Canberra, ACT, AU

2016 to 2018 | President
Employment
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Anthony L Cunningham

Education and qualifications (8)

The Royal Society of NSW: Crows Nest, NSW, AU

2022 to present | Fellow
Qualification
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Anthony L Cunningham

Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences: Australia, AU

2015 to present | Fellow
Qualification
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Anthony L Cunningham

Australian Society for Microbiology: Melbourne, Victoria, AU

1990 to present | Fellow
Qualification
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Anthony L Cunningham

Royal College of Pathologists of Australia: NSW, NSW, AU

1985 to present | Fellow
Qualification
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Royal Australian College of Physicians: Australia, AU

1979 to present | Fellow
Qualification
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

University of Melbourne: Melbourne, VIC, AU

1984 | MD
Education
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

University of Melbourne: Melbourne, VIC, AU

1972 | M.B.B.S.
Education
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Anthony L Cunningham

University of Melbourne: Melbourne, VIC, AU

1972 | B. Med. Sci. (Hons),
Education
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Anthony L Cunningham

Professional activities (3)

The University of Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases: Sydney, NSW, AU

2022 to present | Vaccine Theme Leader
Invited position
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences: Australia, AU

2019 to present | Chair, NSW & ACT Branch and Council Member
Membership
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Anthony L Cunningham

The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia: Australia, AU

2010 | Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
Distinction
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Anthony L Cunningham

Funding (44)

Complementary studies of HIV and Herpes Simplex Viral infection of genital mucosa and the mechanism of action of systemically delivered vaccines

2025-01 to 2029-12 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (ACT, ACT, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2034082

Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Further development of interferon/CAR T cell therapy as a novel ‘shock and kill’ strategy to eliminate the latent HIV reservoir in CD4 T cells

2022-12 to 2023-09 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (Sydney, New South Wales, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Development of dual specific CAR T cell therapy after Interferon alpha pretreatment to eliminate the latent HIV-CD4 T cell reservoir

2021-12 to 2022-09 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Novel diagnostics for evaluating duration of immunity after COVID-19 and for Phase I/II vaccine trials

2021-03 to 2023-03 | Grant
NSW Ministry of Health (Sydney, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

A novel strategy for eradication of HIV using a combination of interferon activation of latently infected CD4 T cells and their targeting by TanCAR T cells

2021-01 to 2021-09 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

VIIM Collaborative: Clinical and immunological responses to COVID-19 vaccine(s) in NSW recipients

2021 to 2024 | Grant
NSW Ministry of Health (OHMR) (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Pathogenesis of HIV and Herpes simplex viral infections underpinning development of new preventative and therapeutic strategies

2020 to 2024 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (ACT, ACT, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1177942
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

The natural history of COVID-19 in people infected with SARS-CoV-2: T and B-cell responses in paediatric and aged population cohort

2020 to 2022 | Grant
Snow Medical (NSW, NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

A new strategy for eradication of HIV using a combination of interferon and CAR T cells

2020 to 2020 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Defining pathways of epithelial spread of Herpes simplex virus after genital infection

2019-01-01 to present | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1163748
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Studies of MPL and QS21 adjuvants on human innate immune cells ex vivo

2019 to 2021 | Grant
GlaxoSmithKline (UK, GB)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Development of gene therapy to prevent HIV inhibition of interferon production in human macrophages and dendritic cells

2019 to 2019 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Defining the mechanism of assembly of herpes simplex virus in the neuronal growth cone and its subsequent exit to epithelial cells

2017-01-01 to 2019-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1130512
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Defining the Interaction of HIV with the Interferon System in Initial Mucosal Infection

2016-01-01 to 2019-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1106442
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Restoring interferon production by myeloid cells infected with HIV by gene therapy

2016 to 2017 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

A new protein engineering strategy for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections

2015 to 2018 | Grant
ARC Linkage Grant (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER:

LP150100314

Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

The mechanism of HSV-1 transport in sensory axons and its unique assembly at the axon terminus

2014-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1069193
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Characterising latent HIV reservoirs: examining the effects of treatment initiation, cellular type and patient genetics

2014 to 2016 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER:

APP1061681

Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Development of inhibitors that target dynein-dependent transport of HIV

2013-07 to 2014-12 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (Canberra, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Initial interactions of herpes simplex virus with innate immune cells in human skin

2013-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1050909
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Development of small molecule inhibitors of HIV envelope-Langerin interactions and of HIV uptake by Langerhans Cells (LCs) as topical (genital) microbicides

2013 to 2014 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (Canberra, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Cell type specific biologic responses to HIV infection

2012-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1028014
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Development of gene therapy to prevent HIV inhibition of interferon production in human macrophages and dendritic cells

2012 to 2013 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

The role of chemokines in establishing HIV latency

2011-01-01 to 2013-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 1002761
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

TLR2 Agonist – HIV peptide induction of TH17 responses: A new immunotherapeutic and vaccine strategy?

2011 to 2013 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Elucidation of immune mechanisms underlying HSV vaccine development

2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 632638
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Can HIV lipopeptide immunogens induce Th17 Responses?

2010 to 2011 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Effect of HIV on dendritic cell biology

2010 to 2011 | Grant
University of Sydney (NSW, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2010-02689

Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Transport, assembly and egress of herpes simplex virus in neurones

2009-01-01 to 2011-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 570849
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Biological probes for understanding mammalian cellular transport mechanisms

2008-01-01 to 2011-12-31 | Grant
Australian Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: LP0883693
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Development of soluble langerins as inhibitors of HIV infection of Langerhans cells in the female genital tract: a new strategy for development of topical microbicides

2008 to 2009 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Transport and egress of herpes simplex virus in neurones

2006-01-01 to 2008-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 402457
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Pathogenesis of Persistent Human Virus Infections of Global Significance

2005-01-01 to 2009-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 358399
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Blockade of HIV binding to epithelial dendritic cells by inhibitors; new strategies for development of topical microbicides

2005 to 2006 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Interactions between HIV and mycobacterial infections of macrophages mediated by changes in gene expression

2004-01-01 to 2004-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 307608
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Viral and host cell gene expression during the establishment and maintenance phases of human cytomegalovirus latency

2004-01-01 to 2004-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 301943
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Blockade of HIV binding to epithelial dendritic cells (DCs) by inhibitors and neutralizing antibody; new strategies for development of anti-retroviral agents and improving vaccine efficacy

2004 to 2005 | Grant
Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (NSW, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Assembly and transport of herpes simplex virus within neurones

2003-01-01 to 2005-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 253617
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Molecular mechanisms of varicella zoster virus interactions with key target cells

2002-01-01 to 2004-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 211110
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Analysis of viral and cellular gene expression during human cytomegalovirus latent infection of hematopoietic cells

2001-01-01 to 2003-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 153873
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Interactions between Herpes simplex viral and neuronal motor proteins

2000-01-01 to 2002-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 107374
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

The biology of events following reactivation of Herpes simplex virus.

2000-01-01 to 2002-12-31 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER: 107373
Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham via DimensionsWizard

Pathogenic mechanisms in recurrent herpes simplex

1997 to 1999 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, ACT, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER:

970738

Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

The molecular basis of HIV-1 macrophage tropism as a marker of AIDS dementia

1997 to 1999 | Grant
National Health and Medical Research Council (Canberra, ACT, AU)
GRANT_NUMBER:

970883

Source: Self-asserted source
Anthony L Cunningham

Peer review (15 reviews for 9 publications/grants)

Review activity for EBioMedicine. (1)
Review activity for Expert review of vaccines (1)
Review activity for Journal of infectious diseases. (2)
Review activity for Nature (1)
Review activity for Nature communications (2)
Review activity for PLOS pathogens : (4)
Review activity for The lancet. (1)
Review activity for Vaccine. (2)
Review activity for Virology journal (1)