Laboratory
Molecular Proteomics
Jonathon Cross brings expertise in advanced proteomics and mass spectrometry to the Molecular Proteomics laboratory, where he applies cutting-edge techniques to understand protein dynamics in cardiovascular disease.
After completing his Bachelor of Biological Science and Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at La Trobe University, Jonathon investigated post-translational modifications in plant enzymes using biochemical and proteomic techniques including western blots, high-resolution imaging and bioanalytical assays.
Before joining the Baker Institute, Jonathon worked at CSL-Seqirus in the Antivenom/Antitoxins department, contributing to the production and manufacture of antivenoms for Australia's venomous snakes, spiders and jellyfish.
At the Baker Institute, Jonathon specialises in ultra-low sample workflows for proteomics, through his understanding of nano and microflow LC combined with advanced mass spectrometry technology. His involvement in various collaborative and internal programs in quantitative proteomic profiling has been applied to cellular signalling in physiology, cell signaling biology and heart disease models to help understand protein expression, localisation, organelle biology and molecular mechanisms of disease progression.
Importantly, Jonathon play’s an important role in quantitative identification of protein cargo and biological insights of extracellular vesicles (including exosomes), in addition to collaborative network at the Baker Institute.
