Biography
Aaron is a research scientist in the Host Response Team, part of the the Health & Biosecurity business unit, located at the Australian Center for Disease Preparedness in Geelong, Victoria. He joined CSIRO in 2019 as a postdoctoral research fellow following completion of his PhD at the University of Melbourne during which he investigated host-pathogen interactions important to lyssavirus infection and immune evasion.
Aaron has a background in molecular biology, innate immunity, and molecular virology, specialising in the use of meta-analyses, molecular and biochemical tools, cell-based assays, and high-end microscopy to investigate the host-virus interface and its role in viral replication and modulation of host cell processes.
Aaron's current research interests involve developing next-generation antivirals against highly pathogenic viruses, focusing on therapeutics amenable to pandemic preparedness and rapid response to novel pathogens, including host-directed antivirals and aptamers.
Academic Qualifications
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2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences)
University of Melbourne -
2011
Bachelor of Biotechnology with Honours (Medical Biotechnology)
Monash University
Achievements and Awards
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2020-
Best Science Seminar - Open Award
CSIRO-ACDP -
2016-
Sawyer Medal for outstanding research achievements during a PhD
University of Melbourne -
2015-
Best Oral Presentation
VIIN Young Investigators Symposium
Fields of Research
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2021-present
Organising Committee - VIIN Young Investigators Symposium
ORCID 0000-0002-2999-186X