Mater Research Seminar Series
This is a weekly series open to all occupants to attend. The next seminar will take place on the 17 February.
| Date | Presenter | Seminar Title | Speaker Bio | Location and Time |
| Monday November 15 |
Javier Martin |
Javier will present, 'Optogenetic stimulation of adult-born neurons in the hippocampus suppresses stress-induced anxiety-like behaviours.” | Dr Javier Jimenez Martin graduated with a bachelor's in science (Honours) from the University of Havana, Cuba. He worked as a Biomedical scientist at the Cuban neuroscience Centre where he studied novel drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease. He received his PhD from the University of Otago, New Zealand. His work focused on developing a new imaging technology – through skull voltage imaging – which he is used to understanding sensorimotor signals in the cerebral cortex of awake behaving mice. He is currently appointed as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Queensland Brain Institute. He uses novel optogenetic techniques to study the role of adult neurogenesis in animal models of anxiety. Dr Javier Jimenez Martin's work has been granted prestigious awards such as the National Health Science Award, Cuba, 2016 and 2018. In addition, his PhD thesis was included in the Division of Health Sciences List of Exceptional Doctoral theses by the University of Otago. |
12:30pm-1:30pm Semina Room 2003 |
| Monday November 15 | Dr Kavita Bisht | Pro-inflammatory cytokine Oncostatin M is a key regulator of hematopoietic stem cell niches in the bone marrow | Dr Kavita Bisht is a research officer in the Stem Cell Biology group based at Mater Research Institute-UQ. Kavita was awarded a PhD in Immunology in 2014 from the School of Medical Science, Griffith University where her project focussed on anti-inflammatory and cell signalling effects of Bile pigments. During her PhD, Kavita also worked at the Harvard Medical School for one year which further encouraged her to pursue new research avenues. Her current research focuses on identifying new treatments for blood cancers and anaemia of inflammatory diseases. Kavita is a recipient of several awards including the Equity Trustee Award from Mater Foundation, Paul S. Frennet Award from the International Society for Haematology and most recently, the Franklin Women COVID-19 Carer’s Support Scholarship. |
12:30pm-1:30pm Semina Room 2003 |
| Monday 1 November |
Karen Eagleson (Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up and Outcomes Group) Jennifer Stables (Macrophage Biology Group) |
Karen will present: "Lucky and Valuing a “Normal” Life: Longer-Term Experiences of Families of Children with Transposition of the Great Arteries." and Jennifer will present: ”Unravelling the molecular mechanisms of CSF1R-related leukoencephalopathy.” |
Karen is a Clinical Nurse Consultant with over 25 years of experience caring for children with congenital heart disease and their families. Her clinical and research interests are in neurodevelopmental and psychological care in congenital heart disease. She is a PhD Candidate through The University of Queensland's Faculty of Medicine and Mater Research Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up and Outcomes Group, under the advisory of A/Prof. Samudragupta Bora (Principal), Prof. Nadine Kasparian and A/Prof. Robert Justo. The focus of her PhD is the impact of congenital heart disease on a 10 year regional cohort of families of children with a complex heart condition. She is a Chief Investigator in a Medical Research Future Fund sponsored program of research, developing family-centred care models supporting long-term neurodevelopment, led by the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI) in partnership with Children's Health Queensland, Mater Research and cardiac centres nationally. Recently, she has been an invited member of expert working groups for the development of both the National Strategic Action Plan and National Standards of Care for Childhood-Onset Heart Disease. Jen is a 3rd year PhD student in the Macrophage Biology Group. In 2016 she was awarded a BSc with First Class Honours (Neuroscience) and a University Medal from The University of Queensland. After completing her honours, Jen worked as a Forensic Histologist for Health Support Queensland, and then as a Research Assistant at Mater Research. Although her project is mostly focused on the central nervous system, she enjoys that it has also enabled her to study other organ systems. In addition to her research, Jen is a passionate educator and recently became an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. |
12:30pm-1:30pm Semina Room 2003 |
| Date | Presenter | Seminar Title | Speaker Bio | Location and Time |
| Monday 22 June | Katharine Irvine, Jesse Masson and Joshua Tobin |
"Macrophage Regulation of Systemic Metabolism" presented by Katharine Irvine and Jesse Masson "Adventures in the Lymphoma Tumour Microenvironment" presented by Joshua Tobin |
12:30pm - 1:30pm Zoom ID: 9498 3307 400 |
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Cancelled today Monday 16 March |
Madushan Fernando | “Targeting cell cycle checkpoint defects in cancers: Focus on targeting a novel ATM cell cycle checkpoint defects in melanoma and other cancers.” |
Smiling for Smiddy Group |
Seminar Room 2007 12:30pm-1:30pm |
| Monday 16 March | Katharine Irvine & Jesse Masson | “The role of macrophages in liver glycolysis and lipid metabolism.” | Macrophage Biology Group |
Seminar Room 2007 12:30pm-1:30pm |
| Monday 17 February | Mr Ashley Meakin | Altered placental androgen signalling is associated with sex-specific fetal growth outcomes. | Pregnancy & Development Group |
Seminar Room 2007 12:30pm-1:30pm |
| Monday 17 February | A/Prof Ingrid Winkler | Stem cell niche regulation of normal and malignant hematopoietic stem cells. | Stem Cells & Cancer Group |
Seminar Room 2007 12:30pm-1:30pm |
