Dr Amanda Patchett
Pronouns: she,her,hers
Research Scientist
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Biography
As a research immunologist, I develop critical knowledge that informs the development of novel and effective interventions against infectious disease. I obtained a Bachelor of Medical Research with first-class honours in immunology at the University of Tasmania in 2013. Following my undergraduate studies, I undertook a PhD and postdoctoral fellowship at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research in Hobart. I was motivated by an interest in Australia’s unique and varied biodiversity to apply my expertise beyond the typical boundaries of immunology for the benefit of animal health. My research studied immune function in Tasmanian devils, informing the development of vaccines against Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), an unusual contagious cancer. My work in this field inspired a keen awareness and passion for understanding animal disease threats, and how these feedback in a ‘One-Health’ cycle to influence our industries, economy, population and ecosystem.
In 2022, I joined the CSIRO Biotechnology Team in Hobart, in the program of Livestock & Aquaculture, as a Research Scientist. Through implementation of multidisciplinary laboratory and bioinformatic skills in immunology and precision genome engineering, I am interested in augmenting the profound protective properties of natural immune systems to prevent and treat disease in farmed animals. Through research in aquaculture species and collaboration with industry, my goal is to develop platform technologies and disease interventions that can be applied broadly to improve welfare and sustainability, and promote a holistic 'one-health' approach, within the aquaculture sector.
Other Interests
Comparative Immunology;
Host Pathogen Interactions;
Vaccines and Immunotherapies;
Molecular Biology, DNA manipulation and Sequencing;
Recombinant Technologies;
Precision Genome Engineering;
Cell culture;
Bioinformatics (Transcriptomics and Proteomics);
Health and Safety;
Animal Welfare and Sustainability.
Academic Qualifications
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2013
Bachelor of Medical Research with First Class Honours
University of Tasmania -
2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine)
University of Tasmania -
2018
Graduate Certificate of Research
University of Tasmania
Current Roles
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Research Scientist
Biotechnology, CSIRO
Professional Experiences
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2018-2021
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Immunology
Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania -
2014-2021
Immunology Tutor and Lab Demonstrator
University of Tasmania -
2017-2018
Laboratory Technical Officer - MSP PC2 Laboratories
University of Tasmania -
2017-2018
Research Assistant
Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2022-ongoing
CSIRO Hobart Co-Deputy Building 4 Warden
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2021-ongoing
Adjunct Researcher, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania
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2021-ongoing
Advisory Committee Member, Wild and Comparative Immunology Special Interest Group, Australian and New Zealand Society for Immunology
Professional Areas
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Publications
ORCID 0000-0002-8424-4680
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