Maria Halili

Dr Maria Halili is a Research Fellow at the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, focusing on combating antibiotic resistance through structural biology and biochemical approaches. She graduated with a Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) and PhD (2010) from the University of Queensland, where she investigated inflammation-related proteins.

• Joined Griffith University in 2018
• Research focuses on virulence factors in Burkholderia pseudomallei and membrane protein drug discovery
• Works part-time while balancing family responsibilities

Her work addresses urgent global health threats from antibiotic-resistant bacteria, aligning with World Health Organization priorities.