Emily Edwards

Dr Emily Edwards is a Research Fellow in Immunology at Monash University, leading the Primary Immunodeficiency (PID) research group within the Allergy and Clinical Immunology laboratory. She holds a PhD from Cardiff University (2011) and has conducted post-doctoral research at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Garvan Institute, and Monash University. Her work focuses on identifying genetic and immunological defects underlying immunodeficiencies, autoimmunity, and gastrointestinal diseases, particularly in Predominantly Antibody Deficiency (PAD). Edwards is the 2022 recipient of the Grifols ASPIRE Award, supporting her research to advance genetic diagnosis and personalized medicine for PAD.

• Roles: Group Leader, Lecturer in Human Pathology and Translational Immunology at Monash University.
• External Roles: Vice President of AusPIPS Inc., Associate Editor for BMC Medicine, and peer reviewer for multiple journals.

Her research integrates viral immunity, functional genomics, and cellular mechanisms to address non-infectious complications in immunodeficient patients. Notable contributions include studies on CD70-deficiency, PI3Kδ mutations, and SARS-CoV-2 immunity in immunocompromised individuals. Edwards has supervised 8 PhD candidates and 3 honours students, fostering international collaboration across Australia, China, and Europe.

Key achievements include over 36 publications, an H-index of 17, and collaborations with institutions like the Peter Doherty Institute and the Garvan Institute. Her work aligns with UN SDGs, emphasizing health equity and innovation.