Laboratory
Molecular Proteomics
Ahmed Abumeis is an Honours student in Biomedicine at the University of Melbourne, with a research focus on angiogenesis and its role in cardiac repair following myocardial infarction. After a heart attack, the formation of new blood vessels is critical for recovery, yet this process is often insufficient, contributing to progression toward heart failure. His work aims to define how angiogenesis is regulated at the level of intercellular signalling, by identifying signalling pathways that activate or inhibit this process following cardiac injury.
His Honours research applies quantitative proteomic approaches to investigate engineered extracellular vesicle-mediated intercellular signalling in cardiovascular biology, with a particular focus on hybrid extracellular vesicles generated through fusion with lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). His work aims to determine how EV-LNP hybridisation influences angiogenic signalling and vascular repair following cardiac injury. By linking molecular signalling pathways to functional angiogenic outcomes, his research seeks to identify mechanisms that promote effective vascular regeneration and improve the regenerative potential of cell-free therapeutic strategies for cardiovascular disease.
He completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Distinction) at RMIT University, where his research examined Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4 (BMP4) signalling in cancer metastasis, with a focus on cytoskeletal remodelling and tumour cell migration independent of effects on viability or proliferation. He has also contributed to a hospital-based digital health internship with Northern Health, delivered in collaboration with Apple, following development of a digital health application through an iOS health hackathon. Through his research, Ahmed aims to advance mechanistic understanding of cardiac repair and support the development of targeted regenerative therapies for cardiovascular disease.
Achievements
- Chair, MDHS Honours Student Committee, University of Melbourne (2026)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Distinction), RMIT University (2025)
- Winner, RMIT Health iOS Hackathon (2025)
- Youth Councillor, City of Whittlesea (2026)
Awards
- Scullin Community Volunteer Award, Office of the Federal Member for Scullin (2026)
- Access and Inclusion Citizen of the Year Award, City of Whittlesea (2026)
