Manasa Bharathwaj

Dr. Manasa Bharathwaj is a Research Fellow specializing in biochemistry and molecular biology at Monash University. Her work focuses on antibiotic resistance mechanisms, particularly beta-lactamase enzymes and their role in bacterial pathogenesis. She employs interdisciplinary approaches combining molecular biology, computational modeling, and structural analysis in her research.

Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding beta-lactamase evolution, in silico discovery methods, and carbapenemase translocation systems. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and environmental sustainability. Collaborative efforts span multiple disciplines including microbiology and bioinformatics.

Selected publications (2021–2022) demonstrate expertise in enzyme biogenesis, protein translocation systems, and computational approaches to antibiotic resistance. Key journals include microLife, Briefings in Bioinformatics, and mBio, with emphasis on open-access dissemination and peer-reviewed research.