Supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship.

"This unit aims to introduce you to various aspects of laboratory immunology. The course is laboratory based with small group in-class discussions to ensure a thorough theoretical understanding of techniques. Topics include production of polyclonal antisera and monoclonal antibodies, purification of antibodies, structure and properties of immunoglobulins (antibodies), electrophoresis and other techniques for detection of antigen/antibody reactions. Diagnostic immunology techniques include immunofluorescence and microscopy, flow cytometry, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and analysis of plasma proteins."

"Necessary Outlets for Tertiary Doctoral Research Students (NOTDRS) host several social activities throughout the year as well as run an annual biochemistry student symposium. Additionally, they undertake an advocacy role on behalf of the postgraduate student body in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology."

"The course will give you an advanced understanding of protein structure-function in the context of human disease. Major themes relate the various levels of protein structure to their wide ranging functions, introduce modern techniques used in the analysis of structure and function, and explore the rapidly developing area of protein-related biotechnologies and drug design. Topics to be covered include examples of aberrations in protein structure that lead to alteration in function in a variety of biological contexts, emphasizing disease. Additionally the use of bioinformatics in aiding our understanding of protein sequence, structure and function will be highlighted."I taught i) enzyme kinetics and ii) mass spectrometry based laboratory sessions.

Immunoproteomics Laboratory, Monash BDI.

Immunoproteomics Laboratory, Monash BDI.

"This unit will provide high achievers a structured research experience by participating in a research project supervised by research academics within, or associated with, the Department of Immunology."Focus: cancer-associated fibroblasts.Stromal Immunology Laboratory, Monash BDI.

Immunoproteomics Laboratory, Monash BDI.

"This unit provides the opportunity for high achieving students to work with an academic supervisor and complete a research project in Biochemistry."Focus: HLA-A24 association with severe influenza disease.Immunoproteomics Laboratory, Monash BDI.