Wakim laboratory: Antiviral molecules, mucosal immunology, influenza virus, tissue resident memory T cells
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Head of Laboratory
Dr Linda Wakim+61 3 903 54141
Research Overview
View Dr Wakim's latest PubMed publications listing here
The Wakim lab is working towards developing improved vaccines and treatment approaches for respiratory infections. Our research focuses on developing novel vaccination approaches that harness immune cells along the upper and lower airways to provide protection against respiratory infections.
Figure 1: Cross section through the nasal tissue
Staff
Jessica Braverman , Research Project Student
Mitchell Zheng, PhD Student
Collaborators
Professor Patrick Reading, World Health Organisation, University of Melbourne
Professor Katherine Kedzierska, Melbourne University
Associate Professor Glen Westall, Alfred Health, Monash University
Associate Professor Mireille Lahoud, Monash University
Funding
ARC Future Fellowship (Level 2) (2019-2022) – The role of Immuno-Exosomes in innate immunity
NHMRC Project Grant (2017-2019) – Lodging resident memory T cells along the respiratory tract as an approach to protect against influenza virus infection. CI-A Wakim
NHMRC Project grant (2018-2020) – Priming, Recruitment and Retention of influenza specific T cell in the upper airways. CI-A Wakim
Research Opportunities
This research project is available to PhD students, Master of Biomedical Science to join as part of their thesis.
Please contact the Research Group Leader to discuss your options.