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Genomics of rust pathogens

The cereal rust pathogens are among the most damaging of all plant pathogens. Using genome sequencing and transcriptome analysis, this project will examine how rust pathogens establ more...

Supervisor(s): Park, Robert (Professor)

Control of immune cell activity via a redox switch in integrin

Our immune system protects us from invasion of pathogens and toxic materials. Immune cells such as monocytes and neutrophils circulate in the blood to monitor foreign materials and more...

Supervisor(s): Chiu, Joyce (Dr)

New approaches to treating sick koalas

Koalas are iconic Australian marsupials. Unfortunately many wild koalas become infected with bacterial and fungal diseases. Current medication regimens for treating infectious disea more...

Supervisor(s): Govendir, Merran (Associate Professor)

Formulation and delivery of therapeutic phages to combat infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest threats to human health. Bacteriophage (phage) therapy has regained interest in recent years due to alarming spread of antibiotic res more...

Supervisor(s): Chan, Kim (Professor)

Control of complement cascade by labile disulphide bonds

The complement system is a key component of innate immunity that offers sophisticated protection against threats to the host organism. Complement is also an important component of t more...

Supervisor(s): Chiu, Joyce (Dr)

EFFECTS OF TYPE I INTERFERONS IN CHRONIC VIRAL INFECTIONS

When type I interferon signalling is impaired, infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus results in chronic infection and dysfunctional CD8+ T cell function. Investigate how more...

Supervisor(s): Hofer, Markus (Dr)