Dr Jack Blaikie

My PhD research focused on the WHO-recognised priority pathogen Klebsiella pneumoniae, in a lab funded by an NHMRC grant awarded to combat antimicrobial resistance. I worked to identify genetic resistance determinants and protein mutations which afford Klebsiella pneumoniae high levels of antibiotic resistance. Through the use of traditional microbiological techniques in tandem with breakthrough bioinformatic computational analysis, my research helped to combat the disease burden of this pathogen; informed future endeavours; and may influence policy.

I'm a passionate scientific educator, specialising in teaching Biological Sciences. Since 2019, I have worked as a laboratory demonstrator, facilitator and tutor across scientific disciplines at the University of South Australia. In 2024, I began working as a Course Development Coordinator and Course Builder within UniSA, assisting in the creation of the new Adelaide University.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia

• Bachelor of Biomedical Research (Honours) University of South Australia