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Associate Professor Adam Irwin is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Associate Professor in Infectious Diseases at the University of Queensland (UQ) and Queensland Children’s Hospital. He holds positions within the UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. His work focuses on early sepsis recognition, antimicrobial stewardship, and pediatric infectious diseases. Dr. Irwin completed his medical degree at the University of Birmingham and his PhD in 2016 from the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection and Global Health. He has led initiatives like the Queensland Paediatric Sepsis Program, recognized with a Global Sepsis Alliance Award and Queensland Health Excellence Awards. His research spans sepsis pathway implementation, antimicrobial resistance trends, and rapid diagnostic tools. Notable grants include NHMRC funding for studies on multi-drug resistant infections and Children’s Hospital Foundation support for genomics and antimicrobial stewardship projects. He supervises PhD candidates in areas like bloodstream infections and molecular diagnostics. Dr. Irwin collaborates across institutions, contributing to projects such as the RAPIDS Study Group and the PAEDS surveillance network. Awards include the NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellowship and recognition for sepsis program excellence. His work emphasizes translating research into clinical practice, improving outcomes for critically ill children through evidence-based protocols and innovative diagnostics.

• Infectious Diseases
• Pediatric Medicine
• Antimicrobial Resistance
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David Blair is a Professor at James Cook University, specializing in parasitic flatworms, molecular systematics, and evolutionary biology. His research focuses on understanding the genetic diversity, phylogeography, and host-parasite interactions of species such as Schistosoma, Paragonimus, and Opisthorchis. He has contributed extensively to studies on the molecular evolution of parasitic organisms and their implications for human and wildlife health. Key research areas include: molecular taxonomy of trematodes, phylogenetic analysis of parasitic flatworms, and genomic studies of host-parasite coevolution. Collaborations span global institutions, addressing public health challenges like paragonimiasis and fasciolosis. His work integrates field studies, lab-based molecular techniques, and computational biology to unravel evolutionary dynamics and ecological adaptations. Recent studies focus on the genetic diversity of Daphnia species, dugong population genetics, and drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis. His publications in journals like *Parasitology*, *Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution*, and *Scientific Reports* highlight interdisciplinary approaches to parasitology and conservation biology.

• Parasitology
• Molecular Biology
• Phylogenetics
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Richard DUNCAN is a Professor in Conservation Biology at the University of Canberra's Science School and Department of Centre for Conservation and Ecology Genetics. His research focuses on the ecology of invasive species, particularly understanding how introduced species arrive, establish, and spread in new environments. Key areas include invasive weeds and pests, ecological community structure, and applying quantitative methods to address both fundamental and applied ecological questions. Education: PhD in Forest Ecology, University of Canterbury (1989, award date noted as 2024 in text) Research Interests: His work spans invasive species ecology, population dynamics, and restoration strategies. He employs diverse methods including field experiments, modeling, and genomics, with recent focus on grasslands and aquatic systems. Current projects address amphibian chytrid fungus, carp invasions, and rodent control. Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize invasive species impacts on ecosystems, pathogen-driven niche contractions, and conservation tools like geospatial modeling and genomic simulations. Themes include species distribution modeling, pest management, and restoration ecology. Awards & Grants: Lead investigator on 35+ projects, including ARC Plant Biosecurity Training Centre and chytrid fungus mitigation efforts Associate Editor for Proceedings of the Royal Society B and Diversity and Distributions Advising: Accepting PhD students in invasive species ecology, with focus on using biological invasions to explore ecological theory and management applications. Labs/Teams: Collaborates widely on conservation genetics, aquatic invasions, and biosecurity, including work with the Biological Heritage Science Challenge and Indigenous Grasslands Trust.

• Invasive Species Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Population Dynamics
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Professor Trevor Lithgow is a Research Professor in Microbiology at Monash University, affiliated with the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. He holds a PhD from La Trobe University (1992) and has held fellowships including the ARC Federation Fellowship (2008) and ARC Laureate Fellowship (2014). His research focuses on bacterial cell biology, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and phage therapies, leveraging nanoscale imaging techniques like cryo-EM and super-resolution microscopy. He leads the Monash Centre to Impact AMR, an interdisciplinary initiative addressing global AMR challenges through collaborations across engineering, social sciences, and clinical medicine. Key achievements include the HFSP Tenth Anniversary Award (1999), Lemberg Medal (2020), and Royal Society of Victoria Medal (2017). His work on bacterial outer membrane assembly, phage-bacteria interactions, and structural analysis of the mitochondrial TOM complex has advanced understanding of pathogen resilience and novel antimicrobial strategies. Current projects include developing phage therapies and cross-sectoral AMR surveillance frameworks. Education: PhD in Biochemistry (La Trobe University, 1992) Research Interests: Bacterial cell surface visualization, nanoscale imaging, phage biology, AMR mechanisms Leadership: Director of Monash Centre to Impact AMR since 2020 Awards: 10+ national/international honors, including ARC Fellowships Publications span over 250 articles on bacterial membrane biology, AMR dynamics, and phage applications, with recent focus on polymyxin dependence in Acinetobacter and phage-driven resistance resensitization.

• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Bacterial Cell Biology
• Membrane Biochemistry
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Dr. Alicia Fajardo Lubian serves as a Research Fellow at the Westmead Clinical School within the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. Her work bridges bacteriophage therapy, antimicrobial resistance, and gut microbiome dynamics, with a focus on translating research into clinical solutions for infectious diseases. Her research explores the interplay between bacteriophages and human immunity, antibiotic effects on microbial communities, and molecular mechanisms of pathogen evolution. She employs genomic and experimental approaches to investigate Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, and phage-based therapeutics. Publications spanning 2014-2025 demonstrate concentrated expertise in antimicrobial resistance surveillance (e.g., AGAR reports), phage-immune interactions, and microbiome disruption models. Over 85% of articles involve international collaborations, reflecting strong engagement with global health challenges. Awards: EMCR Emerging Star Funding (2022) Grant involvement includes the 2022 EMCR Emerging Star Funding from the Faculty of Medicine and Health, supporting innovative research in phage therapeutics.

• Bacteriophage Therapy
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Gut Microbiota
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Vijini Mallawaarachchi is a Research Fellow in Bioinformatics at Flinders University's Flinders Accelerator for Microbiome Exploration (FAME). His research focuses on developing computational methods for metagenomic analysis, particularly viral genome recovery from metagenomes. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Australian National University (2022) and a BSc in Computer Science and Engineering (Honours) from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2018). Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science), Australian National University, 2018–2022 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science & Engineering, Honours), University of Moratuwa, 2014–2018 Research Interests: Metagenomics, algorithms for genome recovery, bacteriophage discovery, machine learning applications in bioinformatics, and software engineering for computational biology. His work emphasizes leveraging assembly graphs and computational models to analyze microbial communities and viral genomes. Grants & Awards: 2025: National Computational Merit Allocation Scheme Grant (Co-CI) - A$412,000 2025: ARC Discovery Projects Grant (Co-CI) - A$685,781 2024: Outstanding PhD Thesis Award (ABACBS) 2023: Australian Society for Microbiology Early Career Award Professional Engagement: Active member of ISMB, ISVM, ACM, IEEE, ABACBS, ASM, and RSE AU/NZ. Supervises HDR and Honours students in bioinformatics and computational biology. Labs & Tools: Leads projects at FAME, developed tools like GraphBin, Phables, and ConDiGA for metagenomic analysis. Collaborates on open-source initiatives like the cogent3 Python APIs.

• Metagenomics
• Bioinformatics
• Bacteriophages
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Matthew D. Barrett is a researcher at James Cook University , specializing in plant systematics and fungal taxonomy. His work spans diverse areas including angiosperm phylogenomics, fungal biodiversity, and conservation biology of rare Australian flora. Research Focus : Phylogenomic analysis, fungal systematics, and ecological adaptations of Australian plant species. Publications : Contributed to major studies in Nature , Studies in Mycology , and Telopea , with a particular emphasis on Western Australian endemics. His recent publications highlight integrative approaches combining morphological and molecular data for taxonomic revisions, particularly in Basidiomycota and Orchidaceae.

• Plant Systematics
• Mycology
• Phylogenomics
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Claire O'Brien is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Science (Virology) at the University of Canberra, leading the Host-Microbe Interactions research group. Previously, she held positions at the Australian National University (ANU) Medical School as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong. She earned her PhD from ANU in 2012, focusing on microbiological aspects of Crohn's disease. Her research investigates gut microbiome dysbiosis in diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), using in vitro co-cultures of bacteria and macrophages. Key projects include studying antimicrobial resistance in retail meat and microbial resilience in IBD patients. Dr. O'Brien has received prestigious awards, including the Australian Academy of Science France-Australia Fellowship and NHMRC Peter Doherty Biomedical Research Fellowship. Her work spans translational research, such as the 'GUTSY' project addressing sarcopenia in Crohn’s disease, and collaborations on microbiome dynamics. She actively supervises Honours and higher-degree research students in IBD and microbiome-related fields. Research interests include host-microbe interactions, Crohn's disease pathogenesis, and the role of the microbiome in health. Her lab employs genomic, transcriptomic, and microbiological techniques to uncover mechanisms linking microbial imbalances to disease. She is also engaged in public health initiatives, such as optimizing preconception care and reducing pregnancy complications in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Gut Microbiome
• Host-Microbe Interactions
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Maureen O'Malley is an Associate Professor in the School of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Sydney, part of the Faculty of Science. She previously held positions as a Research Fellow in Philosophy at the University of Sydney and a Senior Research Fellow at Egenis, University of Exeter. Her research focuses on the philosophy of microbiology, particularly exploring microbiome research and its intersections with evolutionary patterns, health, and traditional microbiological frameworks. She is currently writing a book on philosophical issues in microbiome research (anticipated 2025, Harvard University Press). Education: PhD in evolutionary explanations in social sciences and humanities from the Universities of Edinburgh and Sussex. Grants: Recipient of the 2015 Bridging Support Fellowship and 2014 Microbes as Knowledge Producers grant (DVC Research/Bridging Support Grant). Teaching: Involves interdisciplinary courses, including first-year Science Dalyell Scholars projects, philosophy of science, and honors-level philosophy of science. She also contributes to guest lectures on topics like the history of women in STEM and indigenous knowledge systems.

• Philosophy of Microbiology
• Microbiome Research
• History and Philosophy of Science
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Carlos Salomon Gallo is a Professor and NHMRC Investigator Fellow (EL2) at The University of Queensland's Centre for Clinical Research, affiliated with the School of Biomedical Sciences. He directs the Centre for Extracellular Vesicle Nanomedicine and leads the Exosome Biology Laboratory. A globally recognized key opinion leader in extracellular vesicles (ranked 3rd worldwide by Expertscape), his research focuses on EV biology for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in ovarian cancer, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and other obstetrical syndromes. His research integrates proteomics (SWATH-MS), miRNA analysis, and advanced isolation techniques to develop liquid biopsies. Core interests include: EV biomarker discovery and validation for early disease detection. Mechanisms of EV-mediated signaling in metabolic and oncological pathologies. Engineering EVs for targeted drug delivery and CRISPR-Cas therapeutics. Clinical translation of EV-based diagnostics (IVDs) and therapeutics. Analysis of his recent articles reveals a dominant focus on EV profiling in pregnancy complications (gestational diabetes, preeclampsia) and oncology (ovarian cancer), utilizing multi-omics approaches. Key trends include developing high-sensitivity EV biosensors, understanding hypoxia-induced EV signaling, and exploring 3D models for EV research. He has received significant recognition, including: NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow NHMRC Investigator Fellow (EL2) He leads the Exosome Biology Laboratory and the UQ Centre for Extracellular Vesicle Nanomedicine, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. His work involves extensive national and international partnerships, evidenced by leadership roles in the Centre for Clinical Diagnostics and over 20 invited international talks in 5 years. He actively mentors HDR students and contributes to global EV research standards (MISEV2023).

• Extracellular Vesicles
• Biomarker Discovery
• Exosome Biology
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Fabio Zanini is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) , leading a research group focused on computational biology , single-cell approaches , and transcriptomic analysis across diseases like severe dengue , neonatal lung disease , cancer , and marine biology . He previously conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University (2016-2019) and earned a PhD in Bioinformatics from the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology and the University of Tuebingen (2015). Current Affiliation: Group leader, UNSW Previous Training: Postdoc (Stanford), PhD (Max Planck/University of Tuebingen) His research spans single-cell RNA sequencing , computational virology , developmental cell biology , and bioinformatics tool development , with recent work on: Severe dengue progression (viral-host interactions, immune signatures) Lung development (endothelial cell diversity, hyperoxia-induced injury) Cancer genomics (mutant HSC clones, AZA therapy response) Marine biology (plankton transcriptomics, evolutionary analysis) Bioinformatics (HTSeq 2.0, northstar algorithm) Recent scientific awards include grants from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ($270,000), NIH R01 (multiple), ARC Discovery Grant , and NHMRC Ideas Grant . Notable contributions include: Northstar - Cell classification algorithm SpectralSeq - Hyperspectral-transcriptomic integration Tabula Muris - Mouse aging atlas He has supervised research into hematopoietic stem cell regulation , lung vascular development , and autophagy in viral infections , with collaborations across Stanford , University of Sydney , and Harvard .

• Computational Biology
• Single-Cell RNA Sequencing
• Virology
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Dr. Maru Castellanos Reynosa is a Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology & Communicable Disease Control at James Cook University (JCU), Australia. She holds a BSc in Chemical Biology (Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala), a Master’s in Medical Microbiology (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine), and a PhD in Epidemiology (University of Georgia). Her expertise spans infectious disease epidemiology, particularly tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV, with a focus on low-resource settings in Africa and Latin America. Research interests include: epidemiological study design, infectious disease transmission dynamics, and public health interventions. Her work emphasizes molecular epidemiology, co-infections, and climate impacts on pathogen spread. Key contributions include studies on TB social networks, HIV-TB co-infection outcomes, and malaria in pregnancy. Key Achievements: Recipient of the Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Program (2016) and Fulbright LASPAU Fellowship (2013) Teaching Excellence Award at JCU (2023) and Dissertation Completion Award (UGA, 2018) Over 35 peer-reviewed publications and 2 active research projects, including a capacity-building initiative for tropical disease control Professional Affiliations: Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, and Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD).

• Epidemiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Tuberculosis
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Dr Alison Peel is a Sydney Horizon Fellow and wildlife disease ecologist at the University of Sydney, specializing in bat virome dynamics and zoonotic disease spillover. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has expertise in Hendra virus transmission, bat ecology, and climate impacts on disease. Her research bridges veterinary science, ecology, and public health through a One Health framework. Education: BSc(Vet) and BVSc, University of Sydney MSc and PhD (University of Cambridge), focusing on African bat virology Research Interests: Dr Peel investigates how habitat destruction, climate change, and ecological shifts increase zoonotic spillover risks. Her work emphasizes bats as reservoirs for viruses like Hendra and Nipah, and the role of environmental stressors in viral shedding patterns. Grants & Awards: Sydney Horizon Fellowship (2018–present) NIH-funded C-CHANGE Center (2024) ARC DECRA Senior Research Fellowship (Griffith University) Labs & Collaborations: Member of Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute Principal Investigator for Bat One Health (BOH) initiative

• Wildlife Disease Ecology
• Zoonotic Diseases
• Infectious Disease Ecology
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Professor Jenny Mortimer is a Professor of Plant Synthetic Biology at the University of Adelaide's School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, and Interim Deputy Director of The Waite Research Institute. She holds affiliate roles at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) in the USA. Her research focuses on engineering plant cell walls for sustainable biofuels and crops, with a particular emphasis on synthetic biology applications for space agriculture (via the ARC Centre of Excellence Plants for Space) and resilient field crops (ARC Training Centre for Future Crops Development). Education: PhD from Cambridge University, followed by postdoctoral work in the UK, Japan (RIKEN), and the USA (Berkeley Lab). Research interests span plant cell metabolism, complex glycosylation, and bioeconomy development. Projects include reengineering plant cell walls for biofuel production (JBEI), enhancing plant-microbiome interactions (US DoE-funded m-CAFES), and developing Australian feedstocks for biojetfuel (ARC Research Hub). Key awards include World Economic Forum Young Scientist (2016/17) and 2023 Australian Society of Plant Sciences representative for 'Science Meets Parliament.' She is a handling editor for Plant Cell Physiology and The Plant Journal, and actively engages in public outreach. Grants include leadership in ARC-funded initiatives and collaborations with the US DoE. Supervision opportunities are available for Honours projects focusing on duckweed growth analysis and glycosyltransferase characterization. Labs/teams: The Waite Research Institute, JBEI, and ARC-funded collaborations.

• Plant Synthetic Biology
• Biofuels
• Sustainable Bioeconomy
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Professor Ruth Zadoks is a faculty member at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney. She holds academic positions in the Sydney Institute of Agriculture and Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, and is involved with the Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute. Her research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic diseases, bovine health, and One Health principles. Notable projects include investigations into Japanese encephalitis transmission dynamics, antibiotic use in East African livestock, and molecular epidemiology of Group B Streptococcus. Recent grants include studies on microbial spillover in aquaculture and precision feeding in broiler chickens. Her work integrates veterinary and public health perspectives, addressing issues like anthrax impacts in rural Africa, tilapia-borne zoonoses, and diagnostic innovations for bovine mastitis. Over 118 peer-reviewed publications highlight her contributions to aquatic pathogen genomics, food safety, and livestock disease ecology. Recent grants (2024): - Revealing microbial spillover drivers in aquaculture (SSEAC Incubator) - Sustainable Precision Feeding in Broiler Chickens (AgriFutures) - ASEAN Antimicrobial Resistance Network (DFAT-funded) Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute and collaborates across interdisciplinary One Health networks.

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• One Health
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