The School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences at UNSW

The University of New South Wales

A leading research and teaching school with expertise in biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, environmental microbiology, medical microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, protein chemistry and other areas of biological science.

Alumni Profiles

David - PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics 1995

Now?  Assistant Professor
Where?  Harvard University, Boston, USA.
Doing what?  Using yeast genetics to solve the mystery of mortality with the aim of extending the human lifespan.

Cora - BABS Honours Microbiology and Immunology 2000

Now?  Head of a DNA Analysis Laboratory
Where?  Natural Sciences Research Institute, University of the Philippines in Diliman.
Doing what?  Handles forensic casework and participates in DNA-based archeologic studies.

Tony - PhD Microbiology and Immunology 1999

Now?  Marine Microbiologist
Where?  Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory in Oban, Scotland
Doing what?  Studies marine bacteria to uncover 'green' alternatives to industrial chemicals.

Carl - PhD Microbiology and Immunology 1999

Now?  Lawyer
Where?  Minter Ellison Lawyers, Sydney

Tom Karagiannis - MSc Microbiology and Immunology 2006

Now?  Business Manager/Technical Support Specialist, Infectious Diseases
Where?  Bayer HealthCare Australia

Ashley Franks - PhD Microbiology 2005

Now?  Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellow in Science
Where?  National University of Ireland

Derek van Dyk - PhD Biotechnology 2005

Now?  Director of Scientific Research
Where?  Office of Science and Medical Research, NSW Dept of State and Regional Development

Noppol Leksawasdi - PhD Biotechnology 2004

Now?  Assistant Dean for Research and Foreign Relations Affairs
Where?  Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand