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Marco Coolenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular Paleobiology
• Geomicrobiology
• Paleoecology
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Associate Professor Marco Coolen is an academic at Curtin University, serving as Deputy Director of the WA Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre. He holds a joint affiliation with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His research focuses on molecular palaeoecology and geomicrobiology, particularly using ancient DNA (sedaDNA) to study past ecosystem-climate interactions and microbial responses to environmental changes. Coolen has led projects funded by institutions like the US National Science Foundation (NSF), investigating topics such as monsoon-driven OMZ expansions in the Indian Ocean and microbial activities in subsurface hydrocarbon reservoirs. Education and Professional Background: Coolen completed his PhD in Oldenburg and held postdoctoral roles at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) and the University of Groningen. He later served as an Associate Scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) before joining Curtin in 2015. His expertise spans microbial ecology, lipid biomarkers, and bioinformatics analysis of metagenomic datasets. Research Interests: Coolen’s work integrates cutting-edge molecular tools (e.g., metatranscriptomics) with traditional geochemical proxies to reconstruct ancient ecosystems. Key areas include microbial life in impact craters (e.g., Chicxulub), permafrost thaw dynamics, and the role of organic matter in the carbon cycle. His recent studies explore microbial communities in extreme environments like hydrothermal systems and granitoid rocks. Awards and Grants: He has received the WHOI Ocean Life Institute Fellowship (2008–2011) and the NWO-ALW VENI Award (2004). His collaborations include high-impact groups such as Prof. Kliti Grice’s team at Curtin and international projects like IODP-ICDP drilling of the Chicxulub crater. Lab and Teams: Coolen leads the WA Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre, focusing on interdisciplinary research in geobiology and organic geochemistry. He co-advises PhD students and supervises postdoctoral researchers in projects involving ancient DNA analysis and microbial genomics.

• Environmental DNA (eDNA) Analysis
• Microbial Ecology
• Ancient DNA (aDNA) Studies
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Matthew Campbell is a Research Fellow at Curtin University's School of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS), part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He is affiliated with the Curtin Medical Research Institute (Curtin MRI) and holds office in Room 201 at Curtin Perth campus. His research focuses on environmental DNA (eDNA), ancient DNA (aDNA), microbial ecology, and hypersaline/extreme environment studies. Key projects include investigating coastal-marine ecosystems through sedimentary aDNA, groundwater keystone ecosystems, and microbial community responses to environmental stressors like salinity and cyclones. Research emphasizes integrative approaches combining eDNA metabarcoding with traditional ecological methods, particularly in hypersaline lakes (e.g., Rottnest Island), arid zone calcretes, and anchialine sinkholes. His work bridges microbiology, geochemistry, and conservation biology, addressing topics like threatened species detection (e.g., Pilbara olive python), climate change impacts on microbial communities, and ecosystem function in extreme environments. Campbell collaborates extensively with international teams on projects ranging from Australian coastal systems to Indonesian Lake Towuti. Publications reflect a strong focus on method development for eDNA sampling (e.g., spider webs as novel matrices) and interdisciplinary applications of DNA-based techniques to understand ecosystem dynamics. His work contributes to both fundamental ecological understanding and applied conservation strategies. No major scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Inka Vanwonterghemمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Microbial Ecology
• Metagenomics
• Multi-omics
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Dr. Inka Vanwonterghem is a Research Scientist at CSIRO's Environmental Systems Biology group, focusing on optimizing metagenomic bioprospecting for novel enzymes and proteins. She holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering/Microbial Ecology (2015) and MSc/BSc in Environmental Engineering and Bioscience Engineering from Ghent University (2011/2009). PhD (2015): Environmental Engineering/Microbial Ecology, University of Queensland MSc (2011): Environmental Engineering, Ghent University BSc (2009): Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University Her research spans microbial ecology, metagenomics, and bioprospecting, with applications in coral reef restoration, bioremediation, and bioelectrochemical systems. She employs multi-omics approaches to study microbial interactions in marine and wastewater environments. Recent publications highlight her work on coral larval settlement (2025), microbial network dynamics (2023), and bioelectrochemical water treatment (2019). Her projects include the GBRF Reef Restoration Program (2021-2023) and collaborations across Australian and European institutions. Vanwonterghem leads interdisciplinary studies on microbial community responses to environmental stressors, with implications for marine conservation and sustainable wastewater management . Her expertise in bioinformatics and systems biology drives advancements in microbiome engineering.

Nicole Websterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Microbiology
• Coral Reef Ecology
• Sponge Microbiology
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Nicole Webster is an Honorary Professor at the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland. Her research integrates molecular genetics, genomics, and microbial ecology to investigate marine symbioses, focusing on coral reefs and sponge microbiomes under climate stress. She leads studies on microbial contributions to reef resilience, holobiont dynamics, and environmental monitoring frameworks. Research Focus Professor Webster's work centers on: Microbial symbiosis in marine invertebrates (sponges, corals) and their adaptive responses to environmental stressors Impacts of ocean warming, acidification, and pollution on reef microbiomes Development of microbial indicators for ecosystem health assessment Genomic and metatranscriptomic analysis of host-microbe interactions Publication Trends Her recent articles (2023-2025) emphasize climate change impacts on marine microbiomes, employing advanced omics tools. Key themes include: Thermal stress and dysbiosis in coral/sponge holobionts Microbial roles in larval settlement and reef recovery Predictive modelling of reef health using microbial data Genomic adaptations of symbiotic microbes Affiliations and Collaboration Professor Webster collaborates with the Centre for Marine Science and global research networks. Her work supports reef conservation through microbial-based monitoring frameworks.

• Microbial Communities
• Meta-Omics (Metagenomics, Metatranscriptomics, Metaproteomics)
• Bioinformatics Tool Development
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Professor Gene Tyson is an internationally recognized expert in microbial meta-omics and bioinformatics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He holds the position of Professor and Australian Laureate Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences , Faculty of Health . His research focuses on understanding microbial communities in clinical and environmental systems, including pioneering work on metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and metaproteomics. He has contributed significantly to identifying microbial lineages regulating Earth's carbon cycle and developing widely used bioinformatic tools for meta-omic data analysis. Education: PhD in Microbiology. Research Interests : - Meta-omics approaches (metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics) - Microbial community structure and function - Development of bioinformatic tools for microbiome analysis - Applications in environmental and clinical microbiology Publications Overview : Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including high-impact papers in Nature , Science , and Nature Microbiology . Recent work includes studies on permafrost methane dynamics, anaerobic methane oxidation, and gut microbiome associations with health conditions like preeclampsia and autism. Awards : - Australian Laureate Fellow (2020) Grants & Industry : Co-founder of Microba Life Sciences, a company commercializing microbiome-derived diagnostics and therapeutics. This venture employs over 50 people globally and operates in seven countries. Labs & Affiliations : - Centre for Microbiome Research (QUT) - Collaborations with international institutions on permafrost microbiology and microbial biotechnology.

• Quantitative epidemiology
• Animal disease modeling
• Molecular epidemiology
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Dr. Barbara Brito Rodriguez is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney's Faculty of Science, affiliated with The ithree institute. Her academic background includes a PhD in Epidemiology from UC Davis (2015) and a PhD in Veterinary Sciences from Universidad Nacional de Rosario (2014), alongside a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine from Universidad Mayor (2007). She holds postdoctoral appointments at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (2016–2017) and research roles across institutions in Chile, Argentina, and the US. Her research focuses on quantitative epidemiology, animal disease modeling, molecular epidemiology of infectious diseases, and metagenomic approaches. Key interests include antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, zoonotic pathogen surveillance, and pathogen emergence dynamics in livestock and wildlife. She has contributed to studies on influenza viruses in swine, foot-and-mouth disease dynamics in cattle, and genomic analyses of antibiotic-resistant bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii. Barbara has secured grants including the ARC Linkage Project on dairy calf infectome surveillance (2023–2026) and UTS-funded initiatives on viral livestock disease genomics. She collaborates internationally on projects addressing global health challenges such as H5N1 avian influenza in Chilean wildlife and SARS-CoV-2 cross-species transmission in domestic cats. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to improve diagnostic methods and inform disease control strategies.

• Aquatic Animal Health
• Fish Pathology
• Aquaculture Production
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Professor Joy Becker holds a Professorship in Aquatic Animal Health and Production at the University of Sydney's School of Life and Environmental Sciences. She specializes in fish health, aquaculture, and pathogen epidemiology. Her research focuses on disease dynamics in farmed and wild aquatic species, including viral and bacterial infections, environmental stress impacts, and sustainable aquaculture practices. Dr. Becker earned a BSc in Zoology from the University of Western Ontario and a PhD in Fish Health from the Atlantic Veterinary College. She is affiliated with the Sydney Institute of Agriculture, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, and the Charles Perkins Centre. Her work addresses global challenges such as disease outbreaks in aquaculture, biosecurity risks from ornamental fish imports, and climate change effects on aquatic health. Notable grants include studies on climate change and infectious diseases in seafood industries, and risk assessments of subclinical infections in ornamental fish. Media engagements include interviews on fish welfare, biosecurity threats, and carp control programs. Her research has been featured in The Conversation , IFL Science , and ABC News.

• Virology
• Bioinformatics
• Genomics
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Dr John-Sebastian Eden is a Senior Research Fellow in Bioinformatics and Genomics at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Westmead Institute for Medical Research and Sydney Medical School. His work focuses on viral evolution, pathogen discovery, and genomic epidemiology. He joined the University in 2013 with an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship, specializing in viral genome sequencing and bioinformatics methods. Current research includes respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) evolution, metatranscriptomics for pathogen discovery, and HIV reservoir dynamics. Key affiliations: Westmead Institute for Medical Research Charles Perkins Centre Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases Research interests span viral emergence mechanisms, zoonotic diseases, and clinical metagenomics. Notable projects include: Evolutionary dynamics of RSV in Australia Genomic surveillance of Hendra virus in bats Unbiased pathogen discovery in complex infections Publications emphasize viral epidemiology, with recent work on Japanese encephalitis emergence, SARS-CoV-2 transmission analysis, and Hendra virus variants. Awards include the NHMRC Peter Doherty Fellowship (2014-2018). Current HDR students investigate viral-host interactions in immunocompromised patients and wildlife pathogen discovery. Labs/teams: Part of the Centre for Virus Research and leads the Bioinformatics and Pathogen Genomics group. Collaborates with global networks for genomic epidemiology.

Allison Imrieمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Virology
• Anti-viral Immunity
• HIV Transmission
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Allison Imrie is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA), based in the School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Her research focuses on virology, anti-viral immunity, and mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, Ross River virus, and leptospirosis. She has collaborated extensively in the Asia Pacific region, investigating neglected tropical diseases and novel virus discovery. Education: PhD in Virology and Immunology from the University of New South Wales (1998), specializing in HIV transmission and immune responses. Research Interests : Molecular epidemiology, virus-specific cellular immunity, and the immunopathogenesis of viral diseases. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to global health and disease control. Awards : Excellence in Research Supervision (2019, 2020) and Excellence in Teaching (2015). Grants and Projects : Includes studies on immune responses to SARS-CoV-2, mosquito-borne virus discovery, and viral molecular epidemiology. Notable funding sources include the Department of Health (WA) and Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science, and Innovation. Activities : Public lectures on post-pandemic vaccine strategies and consultancy for WHO on AIDS prevention in the Western Pacific region. She also contributed to a Pacific Regional Report for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Labs & Teams : Collaborates with Australian and U.S. teams on virus discovery and molecular studies, leveraging UWA’s physical containment level 3 facilities.

• Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
• Microbial Biofilm Dynamics
• Oilfield Microbiology
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Dr. Silvia Salgar Chaparro is a Research Fellow at Curtin University's Curtin Corrosion Centre within the School of Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), microbial biofilm dynamics, and microbial communities in oilfield and marine environments. Her work integrates molecular biology techniques with materials science to understand corrosion mechanisms. Key areas include analyzing microbial communities using genomic and transcriptomic approaches, evaluating corrosion under deposits, and developing mitigation strategies. She has contributed to understanding Shewanella species' roles in corrosion and optimizing DNA extraction methods from challenging samples like iron incrustations. Dr. Salgar Chaparro's recent studies explore synergistic effects of magnetite and microorganisms on steel corrosion, biocide effectiveness under varying nutrient conditions, and hydrogen storage-related microbial interactions. Her research has been published in journals like Corrosion Science , Frontiers in Microbiology , and Scientific Reports . She holds an ORCID (0000-0002-7437-9725) and is active on LinkedIn and Google Scholar. Her work addresses critical challenges in energy infrastructure protection and sustainable materials development.

Sabrina Haqueمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Host-environment interactions
• Microbial ecology
• Invertebrate biology
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Sabrina Haque is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University's School of Natural Sciences. She specializes in studying host-environment interactions in invertebrates, particularly focusing on microbial communities across diverse ecosystems. Her work integrates molecular ecology with environmental data at landscape scales. PhD in Environmental Microbiology, Macquarie University MRes in Microbiology, The University of New South Wales BSc (Honours) in Microbiology, North South University Haque's research spans food microbiology, marine ecology, pollination systems, and virology. She employs advanced techniques like metagenomics, metabarcoding, and bioinformatics to explore microbial dynamics in invasive species like honeybees and bumblebees, as well as Antarctic ecosystems. Recent publications highlight her expertise in landscape-scale microbiome analysis, including studies on bumblebee gut microbiota interactions with pollen diversity and environmental factors, and metagenomic analysis of Antarctic lakes. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and integrative ecological approaches.

• Genome Evolution
• Molecular Ecology
• Phylogenetics
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Professor Nathan Lo is a leading evolutionary biologist at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney. He holds a BMedSci (Hons) and PhD from the University of Sydney. His research focuses on genome evolution, molecular ecology, and phylogenetics of arthropods, with particular emphasis on termites and cockroaches. He has held prestigious fellowships including ARC Future Fellow (2017-2021) and ARC QEII Research Fellow (2010-2014). Key affiliations include membership in the Sydney Institute of Agriculture and collaboration with institutions like the Australian Museum and National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences (Japan). His work spans symbiosis evolution, conservation genetics, and sociogenomics of eusocial insects. Recent research highlights include discovering cryptic termite species, studying cave-adapted cockroaches, and analyzing genomic erosion in endosymbionts. He has published over 150 papers cited 9,000+ times, with notable contributions to termite caste genetics and evolutionary timescales of marine species. Awards: ARC Fellowships, multiple grant awards Labs/Teams: Molecular Ecology, Evolution, and Phylogenomics Lab Grants: Current projects include termite systematics and cockroach phylogeography

• Microbial Ecology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Genomics and Transcriptomics
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Dr. Alexis Marshall is a Lecturer in Molecular Biology and Genetics at RMIT University's School of Science, located at Bundoora West campus. Her research focuses on microbial ecology, climate change impacts, and genomics/transcriptomics, with a particular emphasis on Antarctic microbial communities, coastal sediment dynamics, and biogeochemical processes. She actively supervises projects addressing environmental challenges such as nanoparticle sensor development, microbial nitrogen cycling, and carbon sequestration in peat soils. Her work integrates field studies with lab-based analyses, including the use of environmental chambers to simulate polar desert conditions. She has contributed to understanding thermal adaptation in soil microbes and the role of microbial communities in agricultural and coastal ecosystems. Dr. Marshall collaborates on initiatives like the Bioinformatics Virtual Coordination Network, promoting open-source tools for scientific education. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water), addressing ocean acidification and benthic microbial responses to environmental change. Despite no listed awards, her publications reflect sustained contributions to environmental microbiology and climate science.

• Commercial Law
• Asian Law
• Legal Education
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Lin Lin is an Assistant Professor at the Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne. She specializes in Commercial Law in Asia, contributing to academic discourse and teaching in this field. Her work emphasizes legal frameworks within Asian jurisdictions, particularly relevant to contemporary commercial practices. While her primary affiliation is with the Melbourne Law School, her research and publications span interdisciplinary topics including marine microbiology and coral symbiosis, suggesting engagement with broader scientific communities. Key areas of focus include microbial dynamics in coral ecosystems and the application of advanced microscopy techniques in biological research. Lin Lin has collaborated on studies involving machine learning applications in environmental science, microbial community analysis, and coral resilience under climate change. Her contributions highlight the intersection of legal and scientific domains, though the exact nature of this integration remains unclear from the provided texts. Affiliations: Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne Teaching: Commercial Law in Asia (LAWS70230) Research Themes: Commercial Law, Asian Jurisdictions, Coral Microbiology, Microbial Symbiosis

• Molecular Virology
• Viral Evolution
• Norovirus Epidemiology
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Professor Peter White is a faculty member at the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS), University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he leads a molecular virology research group. He serves as an Honorary Consultant Virologist at Prince of Wales Hospital and coordinates the undergraduate course Viruses and Disease . His research integrates virology, bioinformatics, and epidemiology, focusing on norovirus pandemics, antiviral development, and viral discovery in wildlife. He mentors postgraduate students and has secured significant research funding from peer-reviewed and industry sources. Education: B.Sc. Hons in Biotechnology, King's College London (1992) PhD in Molecular Microbiology, University College London (1996) Fellow of the Australian Microbiology Society (FASM, 2011) Research Interests: Professor White's work spans molecular virology, viral evolution, and antiviral therapies. His lab tracks pandemic noroviruses using clinical and wastewater surveillance, identifies novel viruses through metatranscriptomics in animals (e.g., bats, cane toads), and develops broad-spectrum antivirals targeting RNA-dependent RNA polymerases. His paleovirology research explores endogenous viral elements in marsupial genomes as antiviral defense mechanisms. Publication Insights: Recent articles highlight trends in viral epidemiology (e.g., norovirus GII.4 evolution), antiviral compound screening, and metatranscriptomic discovery of pathogens in aquatic and wildlife hosts. Computational approaches using UNSW's Katana supercomputer enable large-scale viral genome analysis and identification of bio-control candidates. Awards & Honors: Titan of Teaching Award, School of BABS (2015) Royal Society Postdoctoral Fellowship (1996) MRC PhD Scholarship (1992–1996) Fellow of the Australian Microbiology Society (2011) Professional Engagement: He chairs committees for the Australian Centre for Hepatitis Virology and serves on UNSW's Institutional Bio-Safety panel. His lab collaborates globally on norovirus surveillance and antiviral research, supported by grants focusing on RNA virus therapeutics and pandemic preparedness. Laboratory & Team: The molecular microbiology lab at BABS utilizes next-generation sequencing, reverse genetics, and cell culture systems for viral characterization. Current projects include antiviral drug repurposing for SARS-CoV-2 and bio-control of invasive species using discovered viruses.