Overview
Availability
- Dr Kym Lowry is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Applied Science, Queensland University of Technology
- Postgraduate Diploma of Biostatistics, University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Warwick
Works
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2025
Journal Article
A perplexing diagnosis: role of real-time PCR for diagnosis of Haycocknema perplexum
Davidson, Natalie, Lowry, Kym, Parmar, Bijendrasinh Vikramsinh, Robertson, Thomas, Gupta, Rita, Harris, Patrick and Whiley, David (2025). A perplexing diagnosis: role of real-time PCR for diagnosis of Haycocknema perplexum. Pathology, 57, S92. doi: 10.1016/j.pathol.2024.12.378
2025
Journal Article
Development and Application of Multivalent Nanobody-functionalized Plasmonic Probes in SERS Sensing Platforms
Wang, Jing, Zhou, Quan, Lowry, Kym, Howard, Christopher B. and Trau, Matt (2025). Development and Application of Multivalent Nanobody-functionalized Plasmonic Probes in SERS Sensing Platforms. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 278 117292, 117292. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2025.117292
2023
Journal Article
Evaluation of Illumina® COVIDSeq™ as a Tool for Omicron SARS-CoV-2 Characterisation
Lowry, Kym, Bauer, Michelle J., Buckley, Cameron, Wang, Claire, Bordin, Amanda, Badman, Steven, Harris, Patrick N.A., Mackay, Ian and Whiley, David (2023). Evaluation of Illumina® COVIDSeq™ as a Tool for Omicron SARS-CoV-2 Characterisation. Journal of Virological Methods, 322 114827, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2023.114827
2023
Journal Article
Application of the ViroKey® SQ FLEX assay for detection of cytomegalovirus antiviral resistance
Hume, Jocelyn, Lowry, Kym, Whiley, David M., Irwin, Adam D., Bletchly, Cheryl and Sweeney, Emma L. (2023). Application of the ViroKey® SQ FLEX assay for detection of cytomegalovirus antiviral resistance. Journal of Clinical Virology, 167 105556, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2023.105556
2023
Journal Article
A universal reagent for detection of emerging diseases using bioengineered multifunctional yeast nanofragments
Li, Junrong, Howard, Christopher B., Dey, Shuvashis, Lowry, Kym, Whiley, David M., Puttick, Simon, Rose, Stephen, Lobb, Richard J., Wuethrich, Alain, Edwardraja, Selvakumar and Trau, Matt (2023). A universal reagent for detection of emerging diseases using bioengineered multifunctional yeast nanofragments. Nature Nanotechnology, 18 (10), 1222-1229. doi: 10.1038/s41565-023-01415-1
2023
Journal Article
Cytomegalovirus in children undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to antiviral resistance
Hume, Jocelyn, Sweeney, Emma L., Lowry, Kym, Fraser, Chris, Clark, Julia E., Whiley, David M. and Irwin, Adam D. (2023). Cytomegalovirus in children undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to antiviral resistance. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 11 1180392, 1180392. doi: 10.3389/fped.2023.1180392
2023
Journal Article
Statement in Support of: “Virology under the Microscope—a Call for Rational Discourse”
Speck, Peter, Mackenzie, Jason, Bull, Rowena A., Slobedman, Barry, Drummer, Heidi, Fraser, Johanna, Herrero, Lara, Helbig, Karla, Londrigan, Sarah, Moseley, Gregory, Prow, Natalie, Hansman, Grant, Edwards, Robert, Ahlenstiel, Chantelle, Abendroth, Allison, Tscharke, David, Hobson-Peters, Jody, Kriiger-Loterio, Robson, Parry, Rhys, Marsh, Glenn, Harding, Emma, Jacques, David A., Gartner, Matthew J., Lee, Wen Shi, McAuley, Julie, Vaz, Paola, Sainsbury, Frank, Tate, Michelle D., Sinclair, Jane ... Young, Paul (2023). Statement in Support of: “Virology under the Microscope—a Call for Rational Discourse”. mSphere, 8 (3), e0016523. doi: 10.1128/msphere.00165-23
2023
Journal Article
Statement in Support of: “Virology under the Microscope—a Call for Rational Discourse”
Speck, Peter, Mackenzie, Jason, Bull, Rowena A., Slobedman, Barry, Drummer, Heidi, Fraser, Johanna, Herrero, Lara, Helbig, Karla, Londrigan, Sarah, Moseley, Gregory, Prow, Natalie, Hansman, Grant, Edwards, Robert, Ahlenstiel, Chantelle, Abendroth, Allison, Tscharke, David, Hobson-Peters, Jody, Kriiger-Loterio, Robson, Parry, Rhys, Marsh, Glenn, Harding, Emma, Jacques, David A., Gartner, Matthew J., Lee, Wen Shi, McAuley, Julie, Vaz, Paola, Sainsbury, Frank, Tate, Michelle D., Sinclair, Jane ... Young, Paul (2023). Statement in Support of: “Virology under the Microscope—a Call for Rational Discourse”. mBio, 14 (3), e0081523. doi: 10.1128/mbio.00815-23
2023
Journal Article
Statement in Support of: “Virology under the Microscope—a Call for Rational Discourse”
Speck, Peter, Mackenzie, Jason, Bull, Rowena A., Slobedman, Barry, Drummer, Heidi, Fraser, Johanna, Herrero, Lara, Helbig, Karla, Londrigan, Sarah, Moseley, Gregory, Prow, Natalie, Hansman, Grant, Edwards, Robert, Ahlenstiel, Chantelle, Abendroth, Allison, Tscharke, David, Hobson-Peters, Jody, Kriiger-Loterio, Robson, Parry, Rhys, Marsh, Glenn, Harding, Emma, Jacques, David A., Gartner, Matthew J., Lee, Wen Shi, McAuley, Julie, Vaz, Paola, Sainsbury, Frank, Tate, Michelle D., Sinclair, Jane ... Young, Paul (2023). Statement in Support of: “Virology under the Microscope—a Call for Rational Discourse”. Journal of Virology, 97 (5), e0045123. doi: 10.1128/jvi.00451-23
2023
Journal Article
A multiplexed SERS microassay for accurate detection of SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern
Vedelago, Courtney, Li, Junrong, Lowry, Kym, Howard, Christopher, Wuethrich, Alain and Trau, Matt (2023). A multiplexed SERS microassay for accurate detection of SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern. ACS Sensors, 8 (4), 1648-1657. doi: 10.1021/acssensors.2c02782
2022
Journal Article
SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR to screen for B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant of Concern
Lowry, Kym, Wang, Claire, Bordin, Amanda, Buckley, Cameron, Badman, Steven, Harris, Patrick, Mackay, Ian and Whiley, David (2022). SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR to screen for B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant of Concern. Diagnostics, 12 (9) 2056, 1-7. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics12092056
2022
Journal Article
Two Treponema pallidum strains account for the majority of syphilis infections, including among females, in Queensland, Australia
Sweeney, Emma L., Lowry, Kym, Seel, Mandy, Rahimi, Frashta, Langton-Lockton, Julian, Bletchly, Cheryl, Nimmo, Graeme R. and Whiley, David M. (2022). Two Treponema pallidum strains account for the majority of syphilis infections, including among females, in Queensland, Australia. Communicable Diseases Intelligence, 46. doi: 10.33321/cdi.2022.46.26
2021
Journal Article
Isolation and identification of inter-species enterovirus recombinant genomes
Bentley, Kirsten, Tee, Han Kang, Pearson, Ashley, Lowry, Kym, Waugh, Sheila, Jones, Siân, Chan, Yoke Fun and Evans, David J. (2021). Isolation and identification of inter-species enterovirus recombinant genomes. Viruses, 13 (12) 2390, 2390. doi: 10.3390/v13122390
2021
Journal Article
Mycoplasma genitalium infections can comprise a mixture of both fluoroquinolone-susceptible and fluoroquinolone-resistant strains
Sweeney, Emma L., Lowry, Kym, Bletchly, Cheryl, Nimmo, Graeme R. and Whiley, David M. (2021). Mycoplasma genitalium infections can comprise a mixture of both fluoroquinolone-susceptible and fluoroquinolone-resistant strains. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 76 (4), 887-892. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkaa542
2020
Journal Article
Enhanced molecular surveillance in response to the detection of extensively resistant gonorrhoea in Australia
Trembizki, Ella, Jennison, Amy V, Buckley, Cameron, Bright, Amy, Holds, Judith, Ward, Alison, Pitt, John, Pendle, Stella, Baird, Rob, Freeman, Kevin, Robson, Jenny, Mhango, Lebogang, Lowry, Kym, Lahra, Monica and Whiley, David (2020). Enhanced molecular surveillance in response to the detection of extensively resistant gonorrhoea in Australia. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 76 (1), 270-271. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkaa402
2020
Journal Article
Effect of serotype and strain diversity on dengue virus replication in Australian mosquito vectors
Ekwudu, O’mezie, Marquart, Louise, Webb, Lachlan, Lowry, Kym S., Devine, Gregor J., Hugo, Leon E. and Frentiu, Francesca D. (2020). Effect of serotype and strain diversity on dengue virus replication in Australian mosquito vectors. Pathogens, 9 (8) 668, 668-14. doi: 10.3390/pathogens9080668
2020
Journal Article
Evaluation of the SpeeDx MG parC (beta) PCR assay for the rapid detection of Mycoplasma genitalium quinolone resistance-associated mutations
Sweeney, Emma L., Lowry, Kym, Ebeyan, Samantha, Lundgren, Marie and Whiley, David M. (2020). Evaluation of the SpeeDx MG parC (beta) PCR assay for the rapid detection of Mycoplasma genitalium quinolone resistance-associated mutations. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 58 (10) e0143220, 1-2. doi: 10.1128/jcm.01432-20
2020
Conference Publication
Dengue virus defective interfering particles in mosquitoes
Hugo, Leon E., Graham, Melissa C., Hussain, Malik, Lowry, Kym, Devine, Gregor J. and Aaskov, John G. (2020). Dengue virus defective interfering particles in mosquitoes. 68th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH), National Harbor, MD United States, 20-24 November 2019. Deerfield, IL United States: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.abstract2019
2019
Journal Article
Identification of the source of blood meals in mosquitoes collected from north-eastern Australia
Gyawali, Narayan, Taylor-Robinson, Andrew W., Bradbury, Richard S., Huggins, David W., Hugo, Leon E., Lowry, Kym and Aaskov, John G. (2019). Identification of the source of blood meals in mosquitoes collected from north-eastern Australia. Parasites and Vectors, 12 (1) 198, 198. doi: 10.1186/s13071-019-3455-2
2014
Journal Article
Recombination in enteroviruses is a biphasic replicative process involving the generation of greater-than genome length 'imprecise' intermediates
Lowry, Kym, Woodman, Andrew, Cook, Jonathan and Evans, David J. (2014). Recombination in enteroviruses is a biphasic replicative process involving the generation of greater-than genome length 'imprecise' intermediates. Plos Pathogens, 10 (6) e1004191, e1004191. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1004191
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The development of an integrated molecular diagnostic pathway to optimise the treatment of cytomegalovirus in children undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplant
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor David Whiley, Associate Professor Adam Irwin, Dr Emma Sweeney
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Doctor Philosophy
The development of an integrated molecular diagnostic pathway to optimise the treatment of cytomegalovirus in children undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplant
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor David Whiley, Associate Professor Adam Irwin, Dr Emma Sweeney
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The Molecular Epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Antimicrobial Resistance in Papua New Guinea
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Emma Sweeney, Associate Professor David Whiley
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