Previous NHMRC ECR Research Fellow (2012-2015) and a current Foundation Fellow (2015-2020) at the newly established Future Industries Institute, developing novel therapeutics for wound repair and working on understanding the mechanisms involved in wound healing, scar formation and fragile skin syndromes. Research involving skin blistering diseases, cell adhesion, tissue regeneration, skin cancer and fibrosis as well as industry driven research questions. Integration of different approaches and biomaterials for the development of novel wound dressings. Use of small and large animal models of wound healing, carcinogenesis, infection and skin blistering. Aim to use these models and knowledge gained to develop... Read more
About me
Previous NHMRC ECR Research Fellow (2012-2015) and a current Foundation Fellow (2015-2020) at the newly established Future Industries Institute, developing novel therapeutics for wound repair and working on understanding the mechanisms involved in wound healing, scar formation and fragile skin syndromes. Research involving skin blistering diseases, cell adhesion, tissue regeneration, skin cancer and fibrosis as well as industry driven research questions. Integration of different approaches and biomaterials for the development of novel wound dressings. Use of small and large animal models of wound healing, carcinogenesis, infection and skin blistering. Aim to use these models and knowledge gained to develop potential new therapies for the treatment of wounds to help improve the repair process.
About me
Doctor of Philosophy The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Labortory Medicine Honours University of South Australia
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Development of simple, effective and pain-free diagnostic tool for patients with mild EB., DEBRA Australia, 26/02/2018 - 30/09/2019
Combating blister infection one step at a time, DEBRA Australia, 01/01/2017 - 31/12/2017
Study to determine if improving the skins barrier function reduces susceptibility to blister wound infection, DEBRA Australia, 11/12/2014 - 31/03/2016
Development of new therapy for children suffering from skin blistering diseases, NHMRC - Early Career Fellowship, 05/12/2012 - 31/12/2015
Development of systemic therapy for treatment of blistered areas, DEBRA Australia, 01/02/2014 - 31/12/2014
Function of flightless protein in the development of SCC in children with fragile skin, DEBRA Australia, 21/01/2013 - 31/03/2014
Research
Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2015 |
Open access
11
12
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
Open access
2
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| 2016 |
Open access
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
Open access
1
1
1
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| 2019 |
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| 2019 |
Open access
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| 2019 |
Open access
1
14
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| 2019 |
Open access
2
2
9
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| 2018 |
Open access
2
2
6
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| 2018 |
Open access
1
2
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| 2018 |
Open access
3
4
3
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| 2017 |
4
4
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| 2017 |
Open access
1
3
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| 2017 |
2
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| 2016 |
Open access
7
7
1
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| 2016 |
2
1
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| 2015 |
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| 2015 |
Open access
11
12
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| 2015 |
Open access
9
9
2
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| 2015 |
Open access
10
12
1
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| 2014 |
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| 2014 |
13
16
2
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| 2014 |
Open access
15
14
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| 2014 |
3
3
|
| 2013 |
Open access
19
21
7
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| 2013 |
Open access
2
3
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| 2012 |
Open access
7
3
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| 2012 |
20
25
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| 2011 |
26
27
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| 2011 |
Open access
21
22
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| 2009 |
Open access
43
46
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| 2008 |
25
24
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| 2008 |
41
44
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External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Australian National University | AUSTRALIA |
| Brightsky Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| Center for cancer biologly | AUSTRALIA |
| Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association | AUSTRALIA |
| Griffith University | AUSTRALIA |
| John Curtin School of Medical Research | AUSTRALIA |
| Luoda Pharma Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
| QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute | AUSTRALIA |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
| Queen Mary University of London | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Queensland University of Technology | AUSTRALIA |
| RMIT University | AUSTRALIA |
| Royal Adelaide Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
| Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children | AUSTRALIA |
| SA Pathology | AUSTRALIA |
| University Medical Centre Freiburg | GERMANY |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Dundee | UNITED KINGDOM |
| University of Freiburg | GERMANY |
| University of London | UNITED KINGDOM |
| University of Lübeck | GERMANY |
| University of New South Wales | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
| Women and Children's Health Research Institute | CANADA |
| Women's & Children's Health Research Institute Inc | AUSTRALIA |
| Women's and Children's Health Network | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
Committee MemberDEBRA-International |
2022 |
DirectorDEBRA, Australia |
2022 |
Committee MemberAustralasian Wound and Tissue Repair Society |
2021 |
Best runner up - Best Literature ReviewColoplast Biatain Literacy Awards |
2018 |
Runner up - Coloplast Bitain Literary Award (Best Review Article)Wound Practice and Research Journal |
2018 |
Vice-PresidentAustralasian Wound and Tissue Repair Society |
2018 |
Flinders Foundation CommunityAwardLeadership and Innovation in Health |
2017 |
Invited SpeakerDEBRA International Congress, NZ |
2017 |
Invited SpeakerDepartment of Dermatology, Uni. Lubeck Germany |
2017 |
Tall Poppy AwardAustralian Institute of Policy and Science |
2017 |
Young Tall Poppy Award (SA)Australian Institute of Policy and Science |
2017 |
Young Investigator AwardAustralasian Wound and Tissue Repair Society |
2016 |
Australian RepresentativeDEBRA-International |
2015 |
Committee Member and ECR RepresentativeAustralasian Wound and Tissue Repair Society |
2015 |
Early Career FellowshipsNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
2015 |
National Board Director, Chair of Clinical Advisory Committee and Member, EB ServicesDEBRA, Australia |
2015 |
Committee Member and ECR RepresentativeAustralasian Wound and Tissue Repair Society |
2014 |
National Board Director, Chair of Clinical Advisory Committee and Member, EB ServicesDEBRA, Australia |
2014 |
Honorary Research FellowshipCentre for Cutaneous Research, Queen Mary University of London |
2013 |
Honorary Research FellowshipQueen Mary Uni. London, UK |
2013 |
National Board Director, Chair of Clinical Advisory Committee and Member, EB ServicesDEBRA, Australia |
2013 |
Best Early Career Researcher Oral PresentationAustralian Wound and Tissue Repair Society |
2012 |
Best poster AwardEuropean Society for Investigative Dermatology Conference |
2012 |
Early Career FellowshipsNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
2012 |
Finalist, Tall Poppy AwardAustralian Institute of Policy and Science |
2012 |
Honorary Research FellowshipCentre for Cutaneous Research, Queen Mary University of London |
2012 |
Finalist, Science and Excellence Awards SAGovernment of South Australia |
2011 |
Best Poster AwardAustralian Wound and Tissue Repair Society Research Conference |
2010 |
Best Review ArticleWound Practice and Research Journal |
2010 |
Young Investigator Award - FinalistWomen's and Children's Hospital Foundation |
2010 |
Plenary SpeakerEuropean Society for Investigative Dermatology Conference |
2009 |
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| Development of a novel stem cell therapy for treatment of Epidermolysis Bullosa | Current |
| Development of new approaches for the treatment of infected wounds | Current |
| Development of therapeutic treatments to combat burn wound infection | Current |
| Role of flightless protein in colon cancer and healing of mucosal wounds | Current |
| The role of Flightless I (Flii) in the healing of digital flexor tendon adhesions | Completed |
