Dr Alex Barker is a Research Associate within the Musculoskeletal Biology Research Laboratory, led by A/Prof. Paul Anderson at the University of South Australia. Dr. Barker completed her PhD in Medicine at the University of Adelaide in 2019, where she investigated novel bone agents that could improve the rate of bone repair. This work included assessing the agents in both in vitro and pre-clinical models. Dr. Barker is now currently working on an industry collaboration project, to test whether mimicking the nano-spike surface topography found on the wings of insects, which have inherent antimicrobial characteristics, on orthopaedic implants can kill harmful bacteria that cause infections.
About me
Dr Alex Barker is a Research Associate within the Musculoskeletal Biology Research Laboratory, led by A/Prof. Paul Anderson at the University of South Australia. Dr. Barker completed her PhD in Medicine at the University of Adelaide in 2019, where she investigated novel bone agents that could improve the rate of bone repair. This work included assessing the agents in both in vitro and pre-clinical models. Dr. Barker is now currently working on an industry collaboration project, to test whether mimicking the nano-spike surface topography found on the wings of insects, which have inherent antimicrobial characteristics, on orthopaedic implants can kill harmful bacteria that cause infections.
About me
About me
Doctor of Philosophy The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Science The University of Adelaide
March 2018: IMCRC/Corin Group Partnership Project: Assessment of novel anti-microbial nanosurfaces for orthopaedic medical devices.
Research
Research
March 2018: IMCRC/Corin Group Partnership Project: Assessment of novel anti-microbial nanosurfaces for orthopaedic medical devices.
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | UNITED STATES |
| South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
Best Poster Presentation AwardThe Hospital Research Foundation Research Travel Award for the ASBMR Annual Meeting |
2017 |
Best Poster Presentation AwardThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Day, Basil Hetzel Institute |
2017 |
MemberAustralian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society |
2017 |
Best Poster Presentation AwardFlorey Medical Research Foundation Prize |
2015 |
Project with most commercial potentialAdelaide Research and Innovation, University of Adelaide |
2015 |
