Liza Raggatt

Dr Liza Raggatt is a Research Fellow at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Queensland, focusing on the role of osteal macrophages ("osteomacs") in bone dynamics and stem cell niches. Her work bridges immunology and bone biology, investigating how osteomacs support osteoblasts and maintain hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) and mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) niches.

• University: University of Queensland
• School: School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Academic Rank: Research Fellow

Her research demonstrates that osteomacs are essential for bone mineralization, fracture healing, and HSC mobilization, with implications for osteoporosis and bone marrow transplantation. She collaborates on projects targeting osteomacs for therapeutic interventions in bone repair and stem cell therapies.

Scientific trends in her recent work include macrophage-osteoblast interactions, HSC niche regulation, and biomaterials for bone regeneration. She has secured major grants from NHMRC and Cancer Council Queensland.

• Supervision: Available for PhD and postgraduate projects
• Scientific Awards: NHMRC Peter Doherty Fellowship

Her publications address osteomacs' dual roles in bone homeostasis and inflammation, their depletion during chemotherapy, and their contribution to MSC therapy.