I am a molecular biologist, with a background in clinical medicine, interested in understanding how, when and why cells die. By clarifying cell death mechanisms, my goal is to exploit this knowledge for better medicines, such as for treating patients with
Discovery And Exploitation Of Novel Biophysical Methods For Charcterising Molecular Pathways Invld In Disease Progression
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$4,000,000.00
Summary
Dr Cooper has conducted groundbreaking research into the progression and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens. Utilising a strongly multidisciplinary approach, he will use his Fellowship to expand upon this research in the area of antibiotic resistance and will supplement this focus with research into biofilms formed by bacterial pathogens on medical implants, cannulas and catheters. Dr Cooper’s Australia Fellowship will also assist his research into the changes that occur in cells ....Dr Cooper has conducted groundbreaking research into the progression and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens. Utilising a strongly multidisciplinary approach, he will use his Fellowship to expand upon this research in the area of antibiotic resistance and will supplement this focus with research into biofilms formed by bacterial pathogens on medical implants, cannulas and catheters. Dr Cooper’s Australia Fellowship will also assist his research into the changes that occur in cells during the initiation and evolution of cancer.Read moreRead less
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