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Dr. Subir Sarker is a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at James Cook University (JCU), located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. He also holds an honorary position as a Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University, Melbourne. His academic background includes a PhD in Molecular Virology and Structural Biology from Charles Sturt University, Australia, and a DVM from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. With over 16 years of professional experience across Australia, Italy, and Bangladesh, Dr. Sarker has transitioned from biosecurity roles with USAID to academia, including positions as a Lecturer and Assistant Professor at the University of Rajshahi in Bangladesh.
Dr. Sarker’s research focuses on host-pathogen interactions, emerging infectious diseases, virome analysis, and subunit vaccine development. His work has been published in high-impact journals like Nature Communications and Microbiome, with over 135 peer-reviewed articles and three books to his name. Notably, he discovered the critical role of single-stranded DNA in viral assembly, leading to potential antiviral treatments.
His achievements include the Fellowship of the Australian Society for Microbiology (FASM) and an ARC DECRA Fellowship. He serves on the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses and editorial boards of journals like Viruses and Scientific Reports. Dr. Sarker leads research projects on wildlife viromes, including endangered species, and collaborates with institutions like Murdoch University and the University of Melbourne.
Teaching responsibilities include coordinating courses on biochemistry, virology, and microbiology. Current research students are investigating antiviral plant compounds and wildlife virome dynamics. His work bridges fundamental research with applied outcomes, addressing global health and conservation challenges.
