Bacterial Pathogenesis
Bacterial Pathogenesis Laboratory research explores the pathogenesis and prevention of pneumococcal disease and biology and applications of bacterial AB5 toxins.
Our research activities span a broad continuum from basic research into the fundamental mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis and the identification and characterisation of virulence genes, to the development of improved vaccines and therapeutic strategies.
The Bacterial Pathogenesis Laboratory lies at the core of the Research Centre for Infectious Diseases. It is currently supported by NHMRC Program and Development Grants, ARC Discovery Grants, and major Category 1 Fellowships from NHMRC and ARC.
Research impact
In spite of the availability of antibiotics for over sixty years, bacterial infectious diseases continue to kill more people than any other disease group.
New pathogens are emerging; old ones are returning, but this time with resistance to multiple classes of antimicrobial drugs. Such studies are fundamental to the effective global management of these infections in the 21st century.
People and publications
Professor James Paton
Centre Director | Head - Bacterial Pathogenesis Laboratory
Dr Adrienne Paton
Visiting Research Fellow
Dr Alexandra Tikhomirova
Garnet-Passe Fellow
Dr Hui Wang
Senior Postdoctoral Scientist
Dr Austen Chen
Senior Postdoctoral Scientist
Dr Lauren McAllister
Postdoctoral Fellow
