Michael Weible

Dr. Michael Weible is a Lecturer in the School of Environment and Science (Bioscience Department) at Griffith University. He is a member of the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (2008–2024). His research focuses on neural stem cell biology, P2X7 receptor signaling, calcium dynamics, and Wolbachia-host interactions. He has supervised four doctoral students and led/co-led multiple research grants totaling over $400,000 in funding. Key grants include projects on neurodegenerative disease modeling, live-cell physiology, and advanced microscopy techniques. His work bridges cell biology, neuroscience, and biomedical applications, with contributions to understanding stem cell niches, inflammation in neurogenesis, and microbial symbiosis in insects.

• Grants: Includes projects like "Tale of Two Cities" ($120,000), Olympus FluoView upgrades ($30,000), and SPIO nanoparticle research ($22,000).
• Students: Supervised studies on P2X7 receptors, nanoparticle cytotoxicity, Wolbachia effects on insect behavior, and EGFR signaling in neural stem cells.
• Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery and collaborative groups in live-cell physiology and stem cell research.

Research highlights include developing in vitro models of spinal cord development, exploring tryptophan's role in stem cell niches, and uncovering Wolbachia's impact on insect aggression and symbiotic breakdown. His work has implications for neurodegenerative disease therapies and microbial-endocrine interactions.