Ethan D. Goddard-Borger, Professor
$200,000 / 2 years Awarded 2024 |
Ethan D. Goddard-Borger, PhDThe Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)
Parkville, Australia About
Professor Ethan D. Goddard-Borger is a leading scientist in drug discovery and chemical biology, with extensive experience in developing small-molecule inhibitors against challenging therapeutic targets. His expertise in enzyme biochemistry, glycobiology, and structural biology, combined with his passion for developing new contraceptive options makes him ideally positioned to lead this innovative project. Our Grant
Male Contraceptive Initiative is thrilled to support Professor Goddard-Borger's research on DPY19L2 as a target for male contraception. This project aligns with our mission to fund cutting-edge research that can lead to safe, effective, and reversible contraceptive options for men. |
Publications
Bloch JS, John A, Mao R, Mukherjee S, Boilevin J, Irobalieva RN, Darbre T, Scott NE, Reymond J-L, Kossiakoff AA, Goddard-Borger ED*, Locher KP* Structure, sequon recognition, and mechanism of tryptophan C mannosyltransferase. Nat Chem Biol, 2023 19(5), 575-584. doi: 10.1038/s41589-022-01219-9.
John A, Järvå MA, Shah S, Mao R, Chappaz S, Birkinshaw RW, Czabotar PE, Lo AW, Scott NE, Goddard-Borger ED* Yeast- and antibody-based tools for studying tryptophan C- mannosylation. Nat Chem Biol, 2021 17(4):428-437. doi: 10.1038/s41589-020-00727-w.
Celse T, Cazin C, Mietton F, et al. Genetic analyses of a large cohort of infertile patients with globozoospermia, DPY19L2 still the main actor, GGN confirmed as a guest player. Hum Genet, 2021 140(1):43-57. doi: 10.1007/s00439-020-02229-0.
Bloch JS, John A, Mao R, Mukherjee S, Boilevin J, Irobalieva RN, Darbre T, Scott NE, Reymond J-L, Kossiakoff AA, Goddard-Borger ED*, Locher KP* Structure, sequon recognition, and mechanism of tryptophan C mannosyltransferase. Nat Chem Biol, 2023 19(5), 575-584. doi: 10.1038/s41589-022-01219-9.
John A, Järvå MA, Shah S, Mao R, Chappaz S, Birkinshaw RW, Czabotar PE, Lo AW, Scott NE, Goddard-Borger ED* Yeast- and antibody-based tools for studying tryptophan C- mannosylation. Nat Chem Biol, 2021 17(4):428-437. doi: 10.1038/s41589-020-00727-w.
Celse T, Cazin C, Mietton F, et al. Genetic analyses of a large cohort of infertile patients with globozoospermia, DPY19L2 still the main actor, GGN confirmed as a guest player. Hum Genet, 2021 140(1):43-57. doi: 10.1007/s00439-020-02229-0.
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At Male Contraceptive Initiative, we prioritize funding research that aligns with our mission of driving male contraception closer to clinical trials. We strategically allocate our resources to support a diverse range of projects, focusing on non-hormonal and reversible methods that have the potential to meet the needs of a broader population. Our goal is to catalyze progress in this field and bring innovative male birth control options to market.
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At Male Contraceptive Initiative, we prioritize funding research that aligns with our mission of driving male contraception closer to clinical trials. We strategically allocate our resources to support a diverse range of projects, focusing on non-hormonal and reversible methods that have the potential to meet the needs of a broader population. Our goal is to catalyze progress in this field and bring innovative male birth control options to market.
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