About me

My previous research has centred on the molecular mechanics and control of cellular activities with a particular focus on steroid action with applications in cancer and metabolism. This work has involved assessing the impact of oncogene activities on blood cell lineage commitment, identifying changes in bone gene expression in response to oestrogen treatment in vitro and in vivo and assessing the impact of knocking out a steroid receptor repressor on breast, prostate and colorectal cancer development and metabolism. In addition to publications in these areas, aspects of this work have resulted in patents in the UK and Australia and collaboration with medicinal chemists for the development of steroid antagonists. My current focus is building collaborative links with molecular diagnostic laboratories to improve patient testing and address immediate needs in this area.

Organisational Affiliations

Lecturer, School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, Murdoch University

School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, Murdoch University

Education

Microbiology and Molecular Biology
1986–1988, Bachelor of Science (BS), The University of Western Australia
Biotechnology and Cellular Biology
1989–1989, Post-Graduate Diploma of Science (in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology), The University of Western Australia
Molecular and Cellular Biology
1989–1998, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA

Doctorate of Philosophy, Department of Biochemistry, The University of Western Australia (UWA). Thesis title: “Analyses of Eu-myc B cell and v-raf transfection derived myeloid lines.” Supervisor: Prof. Peter S. Klinken

Tertiary Education
2024–2024, Certificate of Learning and Teaching, Murdoch University, WA, Australia

Awarded Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)