Emeritus Professor John Fuerst
Emeritus Professor

John Fuerst

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Background

General Research specialises in: Evolutionary microbiology, Marine microbiology; Molecular phylogenetics, genomics and bioinformatics of bacteria; Planctomycete bacteria; Bacterial cell biology and structure.

Current research projects include:

Molecular cell biology of planctomycete bacteria in relation to the origin of eukaryotes and cell compartmentalisation (ARC Large Grant).Culture, molecular phylogenetics and ultrastructure of Archaeal and Bacterial symbionts of marine sponges.

Availability

Emeritus Professor John Fuerst is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Microbiology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Planctomycetes

    Molecular cell biology of planctomycete bacteria; Compartmentalization of planctomycetes; nucleated bacteria; ultrastructrure of planctomycete bacteria

  • Symbiont bacteria of marine sponges

    compartmentalized bacteria of marine sponges from the Great Barrier Reef; microbial diversity and molecular ecology of marine sponge symbionts; archaea of marine sponges; planctomycetes and poribacteria of sponges; ultrastructure of bacteria of marine sponges

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159 works between 1969 and 2024
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2001

Conference Publication

Electron microscope-level in situ hybridisation localisation of ribosomal RNA in planctomycete bacteria

Butler, M. K., Webb, R. I. and Fuerst, J. A. (2001). Electron microscope-level in situ hybridisation localisation of ribosomal RNA in planctomycete bacteria. ASM 2001 Annual Scientific Meeting and Exhibition, Perth, WA, 30 Sept - 5 Oct, 2001.

Electron microscope-level in situ hybridisation localisation of ribosomal RNA in planctomycete bacteria

2001

Journal Article

Cell compartmentalisation in planctomycetes: novel types of structural organisation for the bacterial cell

Lindsay, Margaret R., Webb, Richard I., Strous, Marc, Jetten, Mike S. M., Butler, Margaret K., Forde, Rebecca J. and Fuerst, John A. (2001). Cell compartmentalisation in planctomycetes: novel types of structural organisation for the bacterial cell. Archives of Microbiology, 175 (6), 413-429. doi: 10.1007/s002030100280

Cell compartmentalisation in planctomycetes: novel types of structural organisation for the bacterial cell

2001

Journal Article

Microbiology and application of the anaerobic ammonium oxidation ('anammox') process

Jetten, M. S. M., Wagner, M., Fuerst, J., van Loosdrecht, M., Kuenen, G. and Strous, M. (2001). Microbiology and application of the anaerobic ammonium oxidation ('anammox') process. Current Opinion In Biotechnology, 12 (3), 283-288. doi: 10.1016/S0958-1669(00)00211-1

Microbiology and application of the anaerobic ammonium oxidation ('anammox') process

2000

Journal Article

Microorganisms should be high on DNA preservation list

Fuerst, J. A. and Hugenholtz, P. (2000). Microorganisms should be high on DNA preservation list. Science, 290 (5496), 1503-1503. doi: 10.1126/science.290.5496.1503b

Microorganisms should be high on DNA preservation list

1999

Journal Article

Missing lithotroph identified as new planctomycete

Strous, Marc, Fuerst, John A., Kramer, Evelien H. M., Logemann, Susanne, Muyzer, Gerard, van de Pas-Schoonen, Katinka T., Webb, Richard, Kuenen, J. Gijs and Jetten, Mike S. M. (1999). Missing lithotroph identified as new planctomycete. Nature, 400 (6743), 446-449. doi: 10.1038/22749

Missing lithotroph identified as new planctomycete

1999

Conference Publication

Random sequencing of genomic DNA libraries of representatives of the planctomycete division of Domain Bacteris

Kedar, V. P., Jenkins, C. and Fuerst, J. A. (1999). Random sequencing of genomic DNA libraries of representatives of the planctomycete division of Domain Bacteris. HGM '99 (Human Genome Organisation's Human Genome Meeting '99, Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane, 27-30 March 1999. Brisbane: HUGO (Human Genome Organisation).

Random sequencing of genomic DNA libraries of representatives of the planctomycete division of Domain Bacteris

1999

Journal Article

Membrane-bounded nuclear bodies in a diverse range of microbial symbionts of Great Barrier Reef sponges

Fuerst, J. A., Webb, R. I., Garson, M. J., Hardy, L. L. and Reiswig, H. M. (1999). Membrane-bounded nuclear bodies in a diverse range of microbial symbionts of Great Barrier Reef sponges. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum, 44 (1-2), 193-203.

Membrane-bounded nuclear bodies in a diverse range of microbial symbionts of Great Barrier Reef sponges

1999

Conference Publication

Phylogenetic analysis of evolutionary relationships of the planctomycete Pirellula marina based on elongation factor-Tu sequences

Jenkins, C. and Fuerst, J. A. (1999). Phylogenetic analysis of evolutionary relationships of the planctomycete Pirellula marina based on elongation factor-Tu sequences. IXth International Congress of Bacteriology & Applied Microbiology IUMS, Sydney, 16-29 August 1999. Sydney: International Union of Microbiological Societies.

Phylogenetic analysis of evolutionary relationships of the planctomycete Pirellula marina based on elongation factor-Tu sequences

1999

Conference Publication

Cell compartmentalization, the three domains and the prokaryote-eukarynote dichotomy: planctomycetes and other dichotomy iconoclasts

Fuerst, J. A. (1999). Cell compartmentalization, the three domains and the prokaryote-eukarynote dichotomy: planctomycetes and other dichotomy iconoclasts. IXth International Congress of Bacteriology & Applied Microbiology IUMS, Sydney, 16-29 August 1999. Sydney: Int. Union of Microbiological Societies.

Cell compartmentalization, the three domains and the prokaryote-eukarynote dichotomy: planctomycetes and other dichotomy iconoclasts

1998

Journal Article

Membrane-bounded nucleoids in microbial symbionts of marine sponges

Fuerst, JA, Webb, RI, Garson, MJ, Hardy, L and Reiswig, HM (1998). Membrane-bounded nucleoids in microbial symbionts of marine sponges. Fems Microbiology Letters, 166 (1), 29-34. doi: 10.1111/j.1574-6968.1998.tb13179.x

Membrane-bounded nucleoids in microbial symbionts of marine sponges

1997

Journal Article

Isolation and molecular identification of planctomycete bacteria from postlarvae of the giant tiger prawn, Penaeus monodon

Fuerst, JA, Gwilliam, HG, Lindsay, M, Lichanska, A, Belcher, C, Vickers, JE and Hugenholtz, P (1997). Isolation and molecular identification of planctomycete bacteria from postlarvae of the giant tiger prawn, Penaeus monodon. Applied And Environmental Microbiology, 63 (1), 254-262. doi: 10.1128/aem.63.1.254-262.1997

Isolation and molecular identification of planctomycete bacteria from postlarvae of the giant tiger prawn, Penaeus monodon

1997

Journal Article

Pirellulosomes: a new type of membrane-bounded cell compartment in planctomycete bacteria of the genus Pirellula

Lindsay, Margaret R., Webb, Richard I. and Fuerst, John A. (1997). Pirellulosomes: a new type of membrane-bounded cell compartment in planctomycete bacteria of the genus Pirellula. Microbiology, 143 (3), 739-748. doi: 10.1099/00221287-143-3-739

Pirellulosomes: a new type of membrane-bounded cell compartment in planctomycete bacteria of the genus Pirellula

1995

Journal Article

Desiccation Resistance of Bacteria Isolated From An Air-Handling System Biofilm Determined Using a Simple Quantitative Membrane-Filter Method

Hugenholtz, P, Cunningham, MA, Hendrikz, JK and Fuerst, JA (1995). Desiccation Resistance of Bacteria Isolated From An Air-Handling System Biofilm Determined Using a Simple Quantitative Membrane-Filter Method. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 21 (1), 41-46. doi: 10.1111/j.1472-765X.1995.tb01003.x

Desiccation Resistance of Bacteria Isolated From An Air-Handling System Biofilm Determined Using a Simple Quantitative Membrane-Filter Method

1995

Journal Article

The Planctomycetes: Emerging Models for Microbial Ecology, Evolution and Cell Biology

Fuerst, John A. (1995). The Planctomycetes: Emerging Models for Microbial Ecology, Evolution and Cell Biology. Microbiology, 141 (7), 1493-1506. doi: 10.1099/13500872-141-7-1493

The Planctomycetes: Emerging Models for Microbial Ecology, Evolution and Cell Biology

1995

Journal Article

The Planctomycetes: Emerging Models for Microbial Ecology; Evolution and Cell Biology

Fuerst, John A. (1995). The Planctomycetes: Emerging Models for Microbial Ecology; Evolution and Cell Biology. Microbiology, 141 (7), 1493-1506.

The Planctomycetes: Emerging Models for Microbial Ecology; Evolution and Cell Biology

1995

Journal Article

Effects of fixative and buffer on morphology and ultrastructure of a freshwater planctomycete, Gemmata obscuriglobus

Lindsay, M. R., Webb, R. I., Hosmer, H. M. and Fuerst, J. A. (1995). Effects of fixative and buffer on morphology and ultrastructure of a freshwater planctomycete, Gemmata obscuriglobus. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 21 (1), 45-54. doi: 10.1016/0167-7012(94)00031-2

Effects of fixative and buffer on morphology and ultrastructure of a freshwater planctomycete, Gemmata obscuriglobus

1994

Journal Article

Phylogenetic Positions of Novel Aerobic, Bacteriochlorophyll Alpha-Containing Bacteria and Description of Roseococcus-Thiosulfatophilus Gen-Nov, Sp-Nov, Erythromicrobium-Ramosum Gen-Nov, Sp-Nov, and Erythrobacter-Litoralis Sp-Nov

Yurkov, V, Stackebrandt, E, Holmes, A, Fuerst, JA, Hugenholtz, P, Golecki, J, Gadon, N, Gorlenko, VM, Kompantseva, EI and Drews, G (1994). Phylogenetic Positions of Novel Aerobic, Bacteriochlorophyll Alpha-Containing Bacteria and Description of Roseococcus-Thiosulfatophilus Gen-Nov, Sp-Nov, Erythromicrobium-Ramosum Gen-Nov, Sp-Nov, and Erythrobacter-Litoralis Sp-Nov. International Journal of Systematic Bacteriology, 44 (3), 427-434. doi: 10.1099/00207713-44-3-427

Phylogenetic Positions of Novel Aerobic, Bacteriochlorophyll Alpha-Containing Bacteria and Description of Roseococcus-Thiosulfatophilus Gen-Nov, Sp-Nov, Erythromicrobium-Ramosum Gen-Nov, Sp-Nov, and Erythrobacter-Litoralis Sp-Nov

1994

Journal Article

Phylogenetic analysis of Bradyrhizobium japonicum and photosynthetic stem- nodulating bacteria from Aeschynomene species grown in separated geographical regions

Wong, Frank Y. K., Stackebrandt, Erko, Ladha, J. K., Fleischman, Darrell E., Date, Richard A. and Fuerst, John A. (1994). Phylogenetic analysis of Bradyrhizobium japonicum and photosynthetic stem- nodulating bacteria from Aeschynomene species grown in separated geographical regions. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 60 (3), 940-946. doi: 10.1128/aem.60.3.940-946.1994

Phylogenetic analysis of Bradyrhizobium japonicum and photosynthetic stem- nodulating bacteria from Aeschynomene species grown in separated geographical regions

1994

Journal Article

A Phylogenetic Analysis of the Genus Blastobacter with a View to its Future Reclassification

Hugenholtz, P, Stackebrandt, E and Fuerst, JA (1994). A Phylogenetic Analysis of the Genus Blastobacter with a View to its Future Reclassification. Systematic and Applied Microbiology, 17 (1), 51-57. doi: 10.1016/S0723-2020(11)80031-7

A Phylogenetic Analysis of the Genus Blastobacter with a View to its Future Reclassification

1994

Journal Article

The effect of Aeromonas strains on the growth of Legionella

Toze, S., Cahill, Marion, Sly, L. I. and Fuerst, J. A. (1994). The effect of Aeromonas strains on the growth of Legionella. Journal of Applied Bacteriology, 77 (2), 169-174. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.1994.tb03061.x

The effect of Aeromonas strains on the growth of Legionella

Past funding

  • 2010
    Analytical instrumentation enabling rapid compound separation and chemical structure analysis via mass fingerprinting
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Diversity of Salinispora actinobacteria producing pharmaceutically relevant natural products from Australian marine sponges
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Nuclear structure and function in the nucleated planctomycete bacterium Gemmata obscuriglobus: a third cell plan for living organisms?
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2011
    Molecular cell biology and evolution of a bacterial superphylum: evolutionary connections between planctomycetes and verrucomicrobia and their relations to the domain eucarya
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Exploring Gene Diversity And Chemical Diversity Of Rifamycin-Synthesizing Actinobacterial Salinospora From Great Barrier Reef Marine Sponges
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Australian Microbial Resources Research Network
    ARC Seed Funding for Research Networks
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Molecular Cell Biology and Comparative Genomics Of Planctomycetes and Verrucomicrobia In Relation To Evolution Of Cytoskeletal Proteins and Membrane-bounded Compartments
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Molecular diversity and ultrastructure of bacteria-like symbionts of marine sponges.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Molecular phylogenetics and cell biology of planctomycetes in relation to the origin of eukaryotes
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Microbial sinks for dimethylsulfoxide in the marine environment
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1998
    Microbial biodiversity.
    AMRAD Corporation Pty Limited
    Open grant

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