James Fraser

Professor James Fraser is a faculty member at the University of Queensland (UQ), holding the position of Professor in Genetics within the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, Faculty of Science. He is actively involved in research supervision and available for new supervisions. Fraser earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Advanced Science from the University of Melbourne and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from an institution yet to be confirmed in the provided records.

Research Interests: Fraser's work focuses on fungal pathogenesis, particularly Cryptococcus neoformans, exploring genetic mechanisms underlying virulence, antifungal drug targets, and purine biosynthesis pathways. His research integrates molecular genetics, structural biology, and pharmacology to combat fungal infections. He also contributes to science communication education through initiatives like the 'Beer and Biofuels' laboratory program.

Publications Overview: His recent works emphasize SAGA complex regulation in Cryptococcus, antifungal drug development (e.g., herbicide repurposing), and molecular tools for fungal research. Collaborations span structural biology (e.g., with Prof. Luke Guddat) and immunology (e.g., with Prof. Avril Robertson).

Grants & Funding: Fraser has secured grants from NHMRC, ARC, and UQ for projects like 'Microevolution of Cryptococcus neoformans' and 'Acetohydroxyacid synthase as a drug target.' Equipment grants support advanced imaging and mass spectrometry facilities.

Supervision & Training: He has supervised over 20 PhD students, with recent topics including SAGA complex function, antifungal peptides, and fungal cell wall modeling. His training programs emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to yeast biology and science communication.