Jing Xie

Ms. Jing Xie is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), The University of Queensland. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biosciences from UQ and is actively involved in drug design and development. Her work focuses on leveraging disulfide-rich peptides and cyclotides for therapeutic applications, with a particular emphasis on bioproduction methods and protein engineering.

Education: PhD in Molecular Biosciences (2024, UQ). Research interests include peptide biology, biotechnology, and sustainable biomimetic production techniques. She has contributed to studies on plant-based drug delivery systems, neurotoxic mechanisms of plant peptides, and enzymatic tools for protein modification.

Her publications highlight advancements in high-throughput peptide screening, yeast-based production systems, and the application of cyclotides in treating diseases like multiple sclerosis. While no awards are listed, her work reflects innovation in peptide engineering and sustainable biotechnology. She is currently available for postgraduate supervision.