Aleksandra Debowski

Dr. Aleksandra Debowski holds positions as a Research Associate in the School of Biomedical Sciences, an Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Molecular Sciences, and Casual Teaching in Multi-Discipline at the University of Western Australia (UWA). She completed her PhD at UWA and received an NHMRC Peter Doherty Biomedical Early Career Fellowship. Her research focuses on understanding bacterial pathogens and their mechanisms of disease, particularly Helicobacter pylori and other bacterial pathogens.

Education:

• BSc from Simon Fraser University
• PhD from the University of Western Australia (UWA)

Research Interests:

• Medical microbiology
• Molecular biology
• Bacteria—virulence factors
• Bacterial pathogenesis mechanisms

Recent research explores topics such as Helicobacter pylori pathogenesis, protein glycosylation in bacteria, and enzymatic mechanisms in pathogenic organisms. These studies contribute to understanding bacterial virulence and potential therapeutic targets.

Scientific Awards:

• NHMRC Peter Doherty Biomedical Early Career Fellowship

Grants and Projects:

• Co-Principal Investigator in the Critical N2 supply for Mass Spectrometry grant (2024–2025)
• Investigator in NHMRC-funded projects on equipment like the Multifuge X4R centrifuge and Avestin Emulsiflex homogeniser