Aaron Irving

Monash University · Centre for Cancer Research

Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cancer Research, Biology, Medicine

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  • 9Publications

  • 219Followers

Research Experience

Jan, 2008
PKR and it's role in signalling through PRR's
Monash Institute of Medical Research, Centre for Cancer Research
Bryan Williams Laboratory
Melbourne, Australia
TLRs, IRAK, TRAF, PKR, signalling, signaling,
Jan, 2008
PKR and the novel interaction with a key regulator of cytoskeletal machinery
Monash Institute of Medical Research, Centre for Cancer Research
Bryan Williams Laboratory
Melbourne, Australia
Feb, 2003 - Dec, 2007
Varicella-Zoster Virus evasion of the innate interferon immune response
The University of Queensland, Australia, Diamantina Institute for Cancer, Immunology and Metabolic Medicine
Molecular Virology Lab
High throughput screening of the VZV genome to identify genes involved in the inhibition of the Jak/STAT signalling pathway. Characterisation of potential genes from VZV that target the Jak/STAT pathway.
Jan, 2002 - Dec, 2002
The use of dsRNA to enhance the antiviral effetcs of IFN
University of Queensland, Centre for Immunology and Cancer Research
McMillan/Molecular Virology Group
Herpes Simplex Virus, Adenovirus, Semliki Forest Virus, Sendai Virus, Vesticular Stomatitis Virus. PolyI:C enahncement of the Interferon alpha pathway.

Education

University of Queensland
Virology
PhD
Australian Postgraduate Award
Languages:
English

Contact Details

Business:
3168 Melbourne, Australia, victoria
Institution:
Monash University, Centre for Cancer Research
Website:
http://www.monashinstitute.org

Other

Leisure activities:
photography, soccer/football, bushwalking
Favorite Journals:
JVI, virology, MCB, PloS Pathogens, Nature med, nature immunol., JI, Cancer, ahh too many.
Favorite Books:
non-scientific (fantasy/sci-fi) - Feist, Kerr, Eddings, Williams,
Teaching activities:
Tutor - undergraduate BSc. course (virology, immunology, bacterial genetics).
Supervisor - 3rd year research student.
Society memberships:
International Society for Interferon and Cytokine Reserach (ISICR)

Publications

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Academic Degrees

BSc (hons), PhD

Research Keywords

Virus-Host Interactions, Innate Immunity, Migration, Viral Infection, Autophagy, Cytoskeleton, Endocytosis, Phagocytosis, Actin Depolymerizing Factors, Virus Internalization, Molecular Virology

Current Advisors

Bryan R.G. Williams

Past Advisors

Nigel A.J. Mcmillan

Current Location

Melbourne, Australia