Combinatorial F-G immunogens as Nipah and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Candidates
presented by Dr Ariel Isaacs
Bio: Ariel is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Watterson and Chappell groups with main interest is vaccine development and therapeutic discovery against both emerging & established infectious diseases.
Rescuing Tetracycline Class Antibiotics for the Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Pulmonary Infection
presented by Dr David De Oliveria
Bio: David is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Walker Laboratory. His current research themes centre around bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with a particular focus on repurposing existing non-antimicrobial therapies into direct-acting or potentiating therapies which target AMR bacterial pathogens.
Structural Insights into Encephalitic Mosquito-Borne Flaviviruses and Discovery of Cross-reactive Monoclonal Antibodies
presented by Ms Morgan Freney
Bio: Morgan is a 3rd year PhD student in Watterson group. Her main research focus is rational vaccine and therapeutic design for emergent viruses.
About School research seminars
Seminars cover all aspects of chemistry and molecular biosciences and are delivered by visiting national and international academics. PhD completion seminars are also incorporated into the program.
Seminars are usually held in person and via zoom. All are welcome to attend.
Contacts
- Chemistry: Dr Rowan Young, Dr David Cantillo
- Molecular Biosciences: Dr Mathew Jones
Venue
Room:
Hawken Building 50, Rm N201