Alice Chen
Post-doctoral scientist
Deaprtment of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Translational Research Institute
Australia
Biography
Following an undergraduate Science degree with a major in Microbiology (University of Queensland and Diamantina Institute), Alice carried out a PhD in the field of respiratory immunology at the Mater Medical Research Institute. The focus of her project was on understanding the immunopathology of adult non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Her interest in understanding the communication between microbes and the immune system continues through postdoctoral studies; which her current project focuses on the immune responses of Haemophilus influenzae infection in children with chronic airway diseases.
Research Interest
Immunopathology of bronchiectasis Airway mucins Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae induced airway inflammation Lung macrophage function
