Overview
Background
Dr Christian Gray joined the Academy of Medical Education as a Senior Lecturer in 2019 and is a course coordinator and module lead. Prior to this, Dr Gray was a Lecturer in Infection and Immunity and was Immunology discipline lead at Peninsula Medical School at the University of Plymouth, Devon, UK.
Dr Gray has previously undertaken Postdoctoral research in a variety of areas in immunological research including therapies for rheumatoid arthritis, pneumococcal vaccines, mastitis resistance in dairy cattle, and vaccines for R. microplus. He obtained his PhD from the University of Newcastle, Australia in 2002. He was the first to identify a link between activation of regulatory T cells and the suppression of the immune system in patients with melanoma.
Within his current role he have transferred his skills from biomedical research into pedagogy of teaching and learning. He is actively developing a research portfolio within medical research focusing on the support of student learning.
Availability
- Dr Christian Gray is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Biotechnology, Flinders University
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
- Postgraduate Diploma in Academic Practice, Plymouth University
- Higher Education Academy, Higher Education Academy
Research interests
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Enhancement of student performance through intervention, innovation and support
Preparation for medical licencing exams, student with disabilities; and remidiation.
Works
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2015
Journal Article
Features of Blastocystis spp. in xenic culture revealed by deconvolutional microscopy
Nagel, Robyn, Gray, Christian, Bielefeldt-Ohmann, Helle and Traub, Rebecca J. (2015). Features of Blastocystis spp. in xenic culture revealed by deconvolutional microscopy. Parasitology Research, 114 (9), 3237-3245. doi: 10.1007/s00436-015-4540-x
2014
Journal Article
Activation of memory Th17 cells by domain 4 pneumolysin in human nasopharynx-associated lymphoid tissue and its association with pneumococcal carriage
Gray, C., Ahmed, M. S., Mubarak, A., Kasbekar, A. V., Derbyshire, S., McCormick, M. S., Mughal, M. K., McNamara, P. S., Mitchell, T. and Zhang, Q. (2014). Activation of memory Th17 cells by domain 4 pneumolysin in human nasopharynx-associated lymphoid tissue and its association with pneumococcal carriage. Mucosal Immunology, 7 (3), 705-717. doi: 10.1038/mi.2013.89
2014
Journal Article
Evaluation of ELISA coupled with Western blot as a surveillance tool for Trichinella infection in wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Cuttell, Leigh, Gomez-Morales, Maria Angeles, Cookson, Beth, Adams, Peter J., Reid, Simon A., Vanderlinde, Paul B., Jackson, Louise A., Gray, C. and Traub, Rebecca J. (2014). Evaluation of ELISA coupled with Western blot as a surveillance tool for Trichinella infection in wild boar (Sus scrofa). Veterinary Parasitology, 199 (3-4), 179-190. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2013.10.012
2013
Journal Article
Anthelminthic activity of the cyclotides (kalata B1 and B2) against schistosome parasites
Malagon, David, Botterill, Bonnie, Gray, Darren J., Lovas, Erica, Duke, Mary, Gray, Christian, Kopp, Steven R., Knott, Lyn M., McManus, Donald P., Daly, Norelle L., Mulvenna, Jason, Craik, David J. and Malcolm K Jones (2013). Anthelminthic activity of the cyclotides (kalata B1 and B2) against schistosome parasites. Biopolymers, 100 (5), 461-470. doi: 10.1002/bip.22229
2012
Journal Article
Real-time PCR as a surveillance tool for the detection of Trichinella infection in muscle samples from wildlife
Cuttell, Leigh, Corley, Sean W., Gray, Christian P., Vanderlinde, Paul B., Jackson, Louise A. and Traub, Rebecca J. (2012). Real-time PCR as a surveillance tool for the detection of Trichinella infection in muscle samples from wildlife. Veterinary Parasitology, 188 (3-4), 285-293. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2012.03.054
2012
Journal Article
First report of a Trichinella papuae infection in a wild pig (Sus scrofa) from an Australian island in the Torres Strait region
Cuttell, L., Cookson, B., Jackson, L. A., Gray, C. and Traub, R. J. (2012). First report of a Trichinella papuae infection in a wild pig (Sus scrofa) from an Australian island in the Torres Strait region. Veterinary Parasitology, 185 (2-4), 343-345. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2011.10.004
2012
Conference Publication
Induction of pro-inflammatory cytokines in human NALT and peripheral blood by domain 4 pneumolysin
Gray, C., Kasnekar, A., McNamara, P., Beer, H., McCormick, M., Mitchell, T. and Zhang, Q. (2012). Induction of pro-inflammatory cytokines in human NALT and peripheral blood by domain 4 pneumolysin. European Congress of Immunology, Glasgow, Scotland, 5-8 September, 2012. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing . doi: 10.1111/imm.12002
2011
Journal Article
Efficacy of toltrazuril 5% suspension against Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii in calves and observations on the associated immunopathology
Jonsson, Nicholas N., Piper, Emily K., Gray, Christian P., Deniz, Abdulkerim and Constantinoiu, Constantin C. (2011). Efficacy of toltrazuril 5% suspension against Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii in calves and observations on the associated immunopathology. Parasitology Research, 109 (Supp.1), 113-128. doi: 10.1007/s00436-011-2408-2
2011
Conference Publication
Investigation of D4Ply as a novel vaccine candidate against pneumococcal disease in humans
Gray, C., McNamara, P., Loh, C., Leong, S., McCormick, M., Mitchell, T. and Zhang, Q. (2011). Investigation of D4Ply as a novel vaccine candidate against pneumococcal disease in humans. Annual Congress of the British Society for Immunology, Liverpool, England, 5-8 December, 2011. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2567.2011.03534.x
2009
Journal Article
Bovine Muc1 is a highly polymorphic gene encoding an extensively glycosylated mucin that binds bacteria
Sando, L., Pearson, R., Gray, C., Parker, P., Hawken, R., Thomson, P. C., Meadows, J. R. S., Kongsuwan, K., Smith, S. and Tellam, R. L. (2009). Bovine Muc1 is a highly polymorphic gene encoding an extensively glycosylated mucin that binds bacteria. Journal of Dairy Science, 92 (10), 5276-5291. doi: 10.3168/jds.2009-2216
2008
Journal Article
Identification of immune genes and proteins involved in the response of bovine mammary tissue to Staphylococcus aureus infection
Strandberg Lutzow, Ylva C., Donaldson, Laurelea, Gray, Christian P., Vuocolo, Tony, Pearson, Roger D., Reverter, Antonio, Byrne, Keren A., Sheehy, Paul A., Windon, Ross and Tellam, Ross L. (2008). Identification of immune genes and proteins involved in the response of bovine mammary tissue to Staphylococcus aureus infection. BMC Veterinary Research, 4 (1) 18, 1-24. doi: 10.1186/1746-6148-4-18
2008
Journal Article
15-Deoxy-Δ-prostaglandin J2 induces chemokine expression, oxidative stress and microfilament reorganization in bovine mammary epithelial cells
Strandberg Lutzow, Ylva, Gray, Christian and Tellam, Ross (2008). 15-Deoxy-Δ-prostaglandin J2 induces chemokine expression, oxidative stress and microfilament reorganization in bovine mammary epithelial cells. Journal of dairy research, 75 (1), 55-63. doi: 10.1017/S0022029907003056
2008
Conference Publication
Selecting cattle for host resistance to tick (rhipicephalus microplus) infestation - natural and human-directed selection
Jonsson, Nicholas N., Vankan, D., Stear, M. J., Waine, D. and Gray, C. P. (2008). Selecting cattle for host resistance to tick (rhipicephalus microplus) infestation - natural and human-directed selection. 31st Conference of the International Society of Animal Genetics, Amsterdam, Netherlands, July 20-24, 2008.
2007
Conference Publication
Coccidiosis in Cattle: The role of hygiene and herbicides in its control
Jonsson, N.N. and Gray, C.P. (2007). Coccidiosis in Cattle: The role of hygiene and herbicides in its control. United Kingdom: British Cattle Veterinary Association.
2007
Journal Article
Milk fever in dairy cattle: A novel hypothesis for an immune mediated aetiology
Gray, C.P., St George, T.D. and Jonsson, N.N. (2007). Milk fever in dairy cattle: A novel hypothesis for an immune mediated aetiology. Cattle Practice, 15 (3), 277-282.
2007
Journal Article
Chaperonin 10 regulates the innate immune response to toll-like receptor activation
Johnson, B., Vanags, D., Dobbin, C., Triantafilou, K., Gray, C. and Flesch, I. (2007). Chaperonin 10 regulates the innate immune response to toll-like receptor activation. Inflammation research, 26 (Suplement 2), S125.
2005
Journal Article
Bovine mammary epithelial cells, initiators of innate immune responses to mastitis
Gray, C., Strandberg, Y., Donaldson, L. and Tellam, R. L. (2005). Bovine mammary epithelial cells, initiators of innate immune responses to mastitis. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 45 (7-8), 757-761. doi: 10.1071/EA05046
2005
Journal Article
Construction and validation of a Bovine Innate Immune Microarray
Donaldson, L., Vuocolo, T., Gray, C., Strandberg, Y., Reverter, A., McWilliam, S., Wang, Y. H., Byrne, K. and Tellam, R. (2005). Construction and validation of a Bovine Innate Immune Microarray. Bmc Genomics, 6 (1) 135, 135. doi: 10.1186/1471-2164-6-135
2005
Journal Article
Lipopolysaccharide and lipoteichoic acid induce different innate immune responses in bovine mammary epithelial cells
Strandberg, Y., Gray, C., Vuocolo, T., Donaldson, L., Broadway, M. and Tellam, R. (2005). Lipopolysaccharide and lipoteichoic acid induce different innate immune responses in bovine mammary epithelial cells. Cytokine, 31 (1), 72-86. doi: 10.1016/j.cyto.2005.02.010
2005
Journal Article
Heat shock protein 10 modulates innate immunity through interaction with multiple toll-like receptor family members
Dobbin, C., Gray, C., Naylor, D., James, A., Flores, F., Flesch, I., Tully, N. and Johnson, B. (2005). Heat shock protein 10 modulates innate immunity through interaction with multiple toll-like receptor family members. Tissue Antigens, 66 (5), 433-434.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Wildlife surveillance and risk assessment for non-encapsulated Trichinella in mainland Australia
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