Dr Rocky De Nys
University of NSW Rocky has had a major role in the isolation and identification of natural products from bacteria and algae including those which can cause inhibition of fouling. This has applications in diverse areas including biofilms on teeth, bacterial infections on catheters and fouling of fishing nets. Chemistry
Read More »Dr Amanda Barnier
University of New South Wales Amanda has focused her research on understanding the nature of hypnosis, the processes involved in clinical disorders of autobiographical memory, and the interaction of hypnosis and memory in the forensic setting. Cognitive Science Biology
Read More »Professor Marcela Bilek
University of Sydney Marcela was appointed to the prestigious Chair of Applied Physics at the University of Sydney at the age of 32. Her research has focused on plasma processing and diagnostic techniques as well as thin film materials, fabrication and characterisation. She has worked on the development of new materials for applications in industries…
Read More »Dr Kay Double
Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute Kay’s research focuses on investigating the causes and treatments of Parkinson’s Disease, a common and devastating neurodegenerative disease which affects in excess of 40,000 Australians. As part of her research, she developed and patented the first biochemical test for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. As part of her current…
Read More »Dr Cameron Kepert
University of Sydney Cameron’s research has helped to open up a new field of chemistry known as microporous molecular frameworks, materials that have potential application in molecular separations, sensing and catalysis. His goals in research are diverse and range from the generation of efficient methods for the purification of pharmaceuticals to the discovery of environmentally…
Read More »Dr Levon Khachigian
Levon’s research program is primarily concerned with understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in atherosclerosis. By investigating how harmful genes can trigger changes leading to vascular disease, he has helped increase our understanding of the function of these genes and the information will be useful to develop new treatments. Cardiovascular Medicine Haematology Cancer Cell…
Read More »Dr Brett Ninness
University of Newcastle Brett studies how mathematical system models may be built on the basis of observign system behaviour. This is sometimes called ‘machine learning’. Machine Learning Mathematics Modelling
Read More »Associate Professor Kathryn North
University of Sydney and Children’s Hospital at Westmead Kathryn’s research work has concentrated on major inherited neurological disorders: neurofibromatosis and neuromuscular disease. She is a recognised international expert on learning disabilities in Neurofibromatosis type 1. Her laboratory research focuses on the molecular basis of myopathies and muscular dystrophies. Her team have recently discovered new disease…
Read More »Dr Timothy O’Meara
University of Sydney Timothy ìs one of the founders of Inhalix, a biotech start-up company. He has studied veterinary immunology and allergen biochemistry. Tim lead a team of scientists to develop technology for measuiring allergen release from airborne particles. Immunology Allergen Biochemistry Biology
Read More »Dr John Rasko
Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology John has a strong and productive track record in gene therapy, haematology and oncology and has published many papers. His most important research achievements are relating to developing novel ways and means of improving the efficiency of gene transfer which in turn will increase the success rate…
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