Uda Ho

Dr Uda Ho is a Research Fellow at the School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland, with expertise spanning centrosome biology, DNA damage response, and inflammation. Her work intersects cancer development, cardiotoxicity, and developmental genetics.

• Bachelor of Science (The University of Queensland)
• Bachelor (Honours) (The University of Queensland)
• Doctor of Philosophy (The University of Queensland)

Research interests include:

• Centrosome dynamics in cell differentiation
• Role of WDR62 in neurogenesis and cilia formation
• SMG1 in genomic stability and tumor suppression
• RNA metabolism in inflammatory regulation
• Cardiotoxicity mechanisms in cancer therapy

Recent publications highlight work in:

• Trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity
• Centrosome reduction in cardiomyocytes
• WDR62's role in spermatogenesis and hippocampus development
• Microcephaly protein interactions
• DNA damage in hematopoietic cancers

Grants and funding:

• Maternity Funding (2017-2018) from Advance Queensland Women's Academic Fund