Alaska Pokhrel

Alaska Pokhrel is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection within the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology Sydney. Their research focuses on microbial pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, and bacterial invasion dynamics. Current projects include studying virulence factors in Staphylococcus aureus, biocide-antibiotic interactions in Acinetobacter baumannii, and developing live-cell imaging techniques for bacterial cell division using nanotags and nanobodies.

Key research interests span microbiology, infectious diseases, and molecular biology with a particular emphasis on understanding how bacterial pathogens adapt and interact with host cells. Recent work has explored the genetic basis of virulence regulation, the impact of biocides on antibiotic tolerance, and innovative microscopy approaches to visualize cellular processes.

Research outputs emphasize translational microbiology, combining genomics (e.g., TraDIS screening), molecular biology, and advanced imaging technologies. Their studies address critical challenges in antimicrobial resistance and infection control strategies.