Megan Lloyd

Megan Lloyd is a Part-Time Lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Microbiology and Immunology at The University of Western Australia. She has a PhD in reproductive immunology (2007) and extensive research experience in cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, breast milk immunology, and STEM education. Her work spans both clinical research (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 antibody detection in breast milk) and educational initiatives targeting microbiology safety in schools.

• Education: Bachelor of Applied Science (RMIT, 1991), PhD (UWA, 2007)
• Research Focus: CMV pathogenesis, maternal-neonatal immune transfer, and microbiology education
• Key Collaborations: Prof Valerie Verhasselt (Telethon Kids Institute), A/Prof Allison Imrie (UWA), Dr Jemma Berry (Edith Cowan University)

Her recent publications analyze SARS-CoV-2 antibody dynamics in breast milk, murine CMV models for human disease, and STEM education strategies. She has contributed to 29 research outputs, with grants related to CMV infection in preterm infants and recombinant vaccine development.