Sarah Croft

Dr. Sarah Croft is a Research Fellow at the Division of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, part of the John Curtin School of Medical Research at the Australian National University. Her research focuses on viral immunology, particularly antiviral T-cell responses, immune evasion mechanisms of viruses like herpes simplex virus (HSV), and the molecular mechanisms underlying viral pathogenesis. She is a member of the Tscharke Group - Viruses and Immunity, investigating how viruses manipulate host immune systems.

Her work spans virology, immunology, and molecular biology, with studies on Rhinovirus, Vaccinia Virus, and Cowpox Virus. Key research areas include the role of DOCK2 in T-cell function, the impact of viral proteins (e.g., ICP47) on immune responses, and the host defense mechanisms involving proteins like Viperin. Dr. Croft collaborates on projects exploring vaccine efficacy and novel antiviral strategies.

Dr. Croft’s publications highlight her expertise in viral-host interactions, immune evasion, and cellular immunity. Her research has been published in journals such as Journal of Virology, Viruses, and Journal of Infectious Diseases. She actively supervises research students, contributing to training the next generation of medical scientists.