About me

I am Dean of the School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences working with a large team of academics delivering courses in Biomedical Science, Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Forensic Biology and Toxicology, Forensic Chemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Food Science and Nutrition. I have worked for close to 40 years in Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom in research, teaching, higher degree student supervision and academic leadership. As a molecular biologist, I have had a broad range of research interests including human leukaemia, canine lymphoma, flea transcriptomics and the role of transposable DNA elements in evolution.

Awards

Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
Murdoch University, WA, Australia, 2011
Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Enhancing Learning
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2013
School of Veterinary and Life Sciences Award for Outstanding Service by an Academic Staff Member
Murdoch University, WA, Australia, 2016

Organisational Affiliations

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

Education

Pathology and Microbiology
1983–1985, Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA
Pathology
1986–1986, Honours, University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA
Microbiology
1987–1992, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA