Sarah Russell

Prof. Sarah Russell is a Professor at Swinburne University's School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies, specializing in immunology and cell biology. Her research focuses on T cell development, leukemia, and immunotherapies. She collaborates with institutions like the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Swinburne's physicists/mathematicians, integrating advanced imaging and data science.

Her work explores how immune cells regulate polarity and fate, particularly during T cell maturation. She has secured grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Australian Research Council (ARC), supporting projects like equipment for flow cytometry and single-molecule imaging.

Research interests include T cell checkpoint mechanisms (β-selection), cell polarity, and mathematical modeling of cellular behavior. Her lab develops tools like DeepKymoTracker for cell lineage analysis and investigates mitochondrial dynamics in T cells.

Prof. Russell supervises PhD projects on immunology, bioimaging informatics, and mathematical approaches to cell motility. Her work bridges disciplines, emphasizing translational applications in cancer therapy and immune system understanding.