Dr Nataliya Slater

Nataliya Slater is a Research Fellow at Murdoch University and the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Research, specialising in immunology and translational biomedical research. Her work focuses on the characterisation of immune mechanisms underpinning idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, with particular expertise in T and B cell biology, autoantibodies, and HLA genetics. Nataliya has a strong track record in leading and coordinating research projects, laboratory management, and mentoring early-career researchers. She completed her PhD in Biomedical Science at Murdoch University, where her research investigated autoreactive B cells and antibody responses in inclusion body myositis. Her contributions span peer-reviewed publications, competitive research funding, and active engagement in national and international scientific forums.