Unravelling immune signalling networks that protect vertebrates from attack (2025-2029)

This Fellowship aims to understand how the linings of the gut and lungs, known as the epithelium, protect the body (e.g. against microbes or wounds) by triggering immune responses or repairing damage. The project will use innovative methods developed by the Fellow to generate new knowledge about the ways that cells function at the epithelial barrier to preserve life. Expected benefits include new workforce capabilities in cell-immune research and advancing Australia¿s international collaborations. By exploiting project discoveries to create novel platform technologies for drug and vaccine development and delivery, the outcomes of the project will translate for profound impact on Australian society, biomedical technology sectors and economy.