Denise Jackson

Professor Denise Jackson is a faculty member in the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences at RMIT University, Bundoora West campus. She serves as the Head of the Thrombosis and Vascular Biology laboratory and holds an honorary fellowship from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Her research focuses on thrombosis mechanisms, platelet biology, and immunoreceptor roles in infection and immunity. She coordinates courses such as MEDS1142 Medical Informatics, BUSM3220 Medical Laboratory Quality Systems, and ONPS2153 Medical Informatics and Laboratory Management.

Research Interests: Professor Jackson’s work spans thrombosis, platelet function, mouse models of thrombus formation, and the molecular mechanisms of immunoreceptors in pathogens. Her team investigates tetraspanins’ role in blood clot regulation and signaling pathways in platelets. Key projects include studying tyrosine kinase inhibitors’ effects on haemostasis and exploring immunoreceptor crystal structures for drug design.

• Professional Involvement: She reviews grants for NHMRC, National Heart Foundation, and international bodies like the Wellcome Trust and NSF. She also serves as a reviewer for journals including Nature and Blood.
• Student Supervision: Principal supervisor of 12 Honours, 3 Masters, and 4 PhD students.
• Labs/Teams: Leads the Thrombosis and Vascular Biology lab, collaborating on drug development and thrombosis prevention strategies.