Joanne Jamie

Biography

Awards and Distinctions 2008 Macquarie University Vice Chancellor"s Award for Teaching Excellence 2008 Finalist, Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science 2008 Macquarie University Community Engagement Award for the Indigenous Science Education Program 2007 Macquarie University Innovation in Partnership Award for the Indigenous Science Education Program 2007 Finalist, Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (FRACI) 2006 The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) 2002 Centenary of Federation Teaching Awards in Chemistry, Tertiary 2001 RACI NSW Branch President"s Award Bio-organic and medicinal chemistry Working in partnership with Indigenous people on traditional medicinal plant knowledge for cultural preservation and drug discovery. Understanding the structure, function and inhibition of the medicinally important human enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase to rationally develop potent inhibitors. Understanding age-related nuclear cataract and human lens chemistry using synthesis and biological models. Chemical education Exploring the Indigenous Science Education Program to understand the key factors for effective engagement of Indigenous students in science.

Research Interest

Bio-organic and medicinal chemistry Working in partnership with Indigenous people on traditional medicinal plant knowledge for cultural preservation and drug discovery. Understanding the structure, function and inhibition of the medicinally important human enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase to rationally develop potent inhibitors. Understanding age-related nuclear cataract and human lens chemistry using synthesis and biological models. Chemical education Exploring the Indigenous Science Education Program to understand the key factors for effective engagement of Indigenous students in science.