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Role of the Actin-Related Protein Complex 1B (ARPC1B) in neutrophil antimicrobial function

The Arp2/3 complex is one of the major protein complexes in actin polymerisation and cellular motility.

Honours project: Investigate the role of the Actin-Related Protein Complex 1B (ARPC1B) in neutrophil antimicrobial function.

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CRISPR therapy development

Honours project: This genome editing project focuses on developing CRISPR gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

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What causes PCDH19-epilepsy?

Honours project: Develop a stronger understanding of the pathological mechanism of PCDH19-girls clustering epilepsy.

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Development of CRISPR gene drive technology in mice

Honours project: Explore CRISPR gene drives to modify native or invasive pest populations to benefit human health, ecosystems or agriculture.

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Blinatumomab in relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

Honours project: Investigate resistance mechanisms to the bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) blinatumomab in relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

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Neurogenetics

Honours project: Help understand the biology of human brain function by studying major neurological disorders which are genetically determined. 

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Creating resources on how to interact with sea snakes

Dr Kate Sanders during her field research. Inset: an olive sea snake (Aipysurus laevis) at Scott Reef in the Timor Sea

Honours project: Engage with government and industry to develop training and communication materials for commercial fishing crews that interact with sea snakes.

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Lattice Gauge Theory

Honours projects: Projects in this area study lattice gauge theory by developing numerical simulations on high performance computers.

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Effective Field Theory

Honours projects: Developing innovative techniques which serve to guide and interpret research at international experimental facilities.

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3D Printing of Optical Calibration Objects for High Resolution Medical Imaging

Honours projects: Accurate knowledge of optical parameters is becoming increasingly important for a wide range of scientific and industrial applications.

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