I am a postdoctoral research fellow specialising in molecular virology, vaccine development, and immunogenicity. My research focuses on designing plant-based virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines, emphasising recombinant antigen design, precise epitope mapping, and preclinical immunogenicity assessments.
My current project targets the development of a pan-coronavirus vaccine by identifying and incorporating epitopes of limited variability within the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. I utilise structural bioinformatics to systematically partition spike protein domains, revealing conserved epitopes suitable for broad-spectrum vaccine efficacy. My ultimate aim is to deliver vaccine platforms that provide durable immunity against emerging coronavirus variants and related viruses, significantly reducing vulnerability to future outbreaks.
BVSc, MVSc, PhD
