Faye Morris

Dr. Faye Morris is a Research Fellow in Microbiology at Monash University, focusing on bacterial pathogenesis and the mechanisms of Acinetobacter baumannii, a multidrug-resistant pathogen responsible for severe infections. Her work integrates genetic, biochemical, and computational approaches to understand virulence mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets.

Education:

• PhD in Microbiology, University of Birmingham (2013)
• MRes in Mechanistic Molecular Toxicology, University of Birmingham (2009)
• BSc (Hons) in Animal Biology, University of Wolverhampton (2008)

Research Interests:

• Mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis in Acinetobacter baumannii
• Outer membrane homeostasis and its role in virulence
• Antimicrobial resistance and phage therapy
• Host immune responses and bacterial evasion strategies

Key Projects:

• Chief Investigator (2017–2018): Targeting outer membrane vesicles of Acinetobacter baumannii via systems and computational approaches.

Research Trends in Articles:

• Focus on lactate metabolism, outer membrane proteins, and phage-resistance mechanisms.
• Development of novel methods for gene library curation and antibiotic susceptibility studies.
• Investigations into protein localization and structural biology in Gram-negative bacteria.

Grants & Collaborations:

• Leadership in collaborative projects with institutions like the University of Melbourne and international partners.