
Prof Brian Cooke
Laboratory Head
Department of Microbiology
Monash University
brian.cooke@monash.edu
Research Activities
Molecular and cellular studies of mechanisms of pathogenesis in apicomplexan parasites with particular focus on malaria and babesiosis. Mechanisms of the interaction of blood cells with blood vessel walls. Regulation of cellular mechanical properties.Techniques/Expertise
Molecular and Cell Biology of apicomplexan parasitesBiophysical assays of cellular adhesion and mechanics
Collaborations
New York Blood CentreNational University of Singapore
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Kings College, London
University of Birmingham Medical School, UK
Austin Research Institute
Centre for Glycomics, Brisbane
Animal Research Institute, Brisbane
Tick Fever Research Centre, Brisbane
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Disease Models
Mouse models of malaria infectionCattle models of Babesia bovis infection
Other Lab Members
Dr Fiona GlenisterMs Donna Buckingham
Ms Kate Fernandez
Ms Sejal Gohil
Ms Zynne Lim