Berin Boughton

Berin Boughton is a Principal Research Fellow at La Trobe University's Ecological Plant and Animal Sciences unit. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Melbourne, complemented by a BSc (First Class Honours) in Chemistry and Pharmacology, a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Learning and Leadership, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management from Melbourne Business School. Previously, he served as Associate Professor at Murdoch University's Australian National Phenome Centre and held research fellow positions at the University of Melbourne's Metabolomics Australia.

His research focuses on Bioanalytical Chemistry using advanced mass spectrometry techniques, with specialization in Spatial Omics (metabolomics, proteomics, glycomics), applied to plant biology, neurological diseases, endometriosis, and analytical method development. Key areas include plant stress responses, disease biomarker discovery, and metabolic pathway analysis.

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on plant biochemistry (50%), disease mechanisms (30%), and analytical innovations (20%), with prevalent themes including ribosome dynamics, chitosan applications in agriculture, and spatial mapping of disease biomarkers.

Funded Research:

• NHMRC Ideas Grant: Innovating a First-of-its-Kind Agent to Improve Blood Circulation (2024-2027)
• NHMRC Project: EnD-IT - Better Diagnosis of Initial and Recurrent Endometriosis (2024-2025)
• University of Auckland Consulting: Spatial biology of osteoarthritic cartilage (2025-2026)
• University of Auckland Consulting: Regulation of lens water transport (2025)

He is available for Masters/PhD supervision, industry collaborations, and mentoring. Serves as Short Course Coordinator for IMSC 2024.