I possess extensive Immunology, microbiology and gene therapy research experience in the following areas:Vaccine development and efficacy testing:- Cloning and expression of key antigenic determinants into DNA and viral vectors.- Evaluate levels of anti-viral neutralising antibody and multi-functional T cells responses- Evaluate protective efficacy (morbidity & mortality) in animal models against lethal/sub-lethal challengeGene therapy & autoimmunity- Cloning and development of lentivirus vectors designed for targeted gene expression- Isolation and transduction of bone marrow stem cells and transfer into pre-conditioned animals- Evaluate levels of chimerism in stem cell recipients - Targeted expression of multiple auto-antigens to specific cell subsets (e.g., DCs, APCs)- Identify expression and presentation of encoded auto-antigens to CD4 & CD8 T cells with multiple specificities (proliferation, expression of cytokines and effector molecules).I am a Australian Institute of Medical Scientists qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist with extensive training in the laboratory diagnosis of microbial infections.