Justine Bendo

Justine Bendo is a Doctor of Philosophy Student and Casual Teaching (Part-Time Lecturer) at the School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia. Their research focuses on microbial pathogenesis, particularly the pathogenicity and virulence mechanisms of Burkholderia pseudomallei, a causative agent of melioidosis. Research interests include host cell interactions, bacterial virulence factors, and innate immune responses.

Education: Enrolled as a PhD candidate in Biomedical Sciences at The University of Western Australia.

Research highlights include investigations into how Burkholderia pseudomallei manipulates host cellular processes, such as actin polymerization and foreign-body giant cell formation, to establish infection. Their work contributes to understanding infectious disease mechanisms and informs therapeutic strategies.

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