Our team brings together extensive experience in cell culture and biomaterial development for transplantation, as well as sophisticated molecular techniques and various labelling and imaging modalities.
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Prof Damien Harkin
Program Leader
Professor Harkin is an experienced teacher and medical researcher. He has taught the principles of human structure, function and disease to undergraduate students across multiple fields including nursing, paramedical studies, optometry, podiatry, biomedical science and medical laboratory science. His main area of teaching focus for the last 15 years has...
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Dr Jennifer Young
Research Fellow
Dr Young is a member of the Ocular Cell Biology research group within the Centre for Vision and Eye Research. The Ocular Cell Biology research group forms part of a national consortium (BIENCO) that aims to become the world’s first manufacturer of bioengineered corneas for human clinical use. Within the consortium,...
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Dr Clarissa Yates
Research Officer
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Dr Natalie McKirdy
Research Officer
After completing her Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Science) at Queensland University of Technology, Natalie pursued an Honours research project to develop a transplantable layer of cells grown upon a silk membrane with the aim of restoring sight to patients with corneal endothelial dystrophy. After two years working in clinical...
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Dr Adaeze Ekwe
Research Officer
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Ms Ceara McGowan
Research Associate