Franciska Prastanti

Franciska Prastanti is a Researcher in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at The University of Western Australia's School of Biomedical Sciences. Her work focuses on understanding viral infections in pediatric populations, particularly respiratory pathogens like Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Rhinovirus, and their impact on conditions such as asthma exacerbation and acute wheezing. She employs advanced techniques including transcriptomics and microbiome analysis to uncover immune response patterns and clinical correlates.

Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being (SDG 3), aiming to improve outcomes for children with respiratory illnesses. Key areas of study include viral interactions, age-specific immune responses, and the role of bacterial microbiota in respiratory infections.

Collaborations span institutions globally, with a focus on translational research to bridge basic science and clinical applications. Recent work highlights novel immunological phenotypes and personalized medicine approaches for managing viral-induced wheezing in young children.