I completed my Master of Biotechnology through the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) and Monash University. Previously, I studied a Bachelor of Science in Genetics & Molecular Biology. At the Barr Lab, I will be developing a molecular method for the quantification of T4 phage particles using RT-PCR.

Outside the lab, I like to indulge in a nice meal or beverage, watch excessive amounts of TV, read, and exercise.

I have a master’s degree in biology from New York University, and have worked in several cancer biology labs identifying genes that mediate cancer progression. In Barr lab, I provide technical support to the lab members, as well as daily management of the lab.

Apart from lab work, I enjoy watching movies, spending time with my family, and catching up with friends over a cup of coffee.

I am a medical microbiologist with a Master’s degree from the Tribhuvan University, Nepal. After which, I worked as a lecturer in Nepalese Universities for five years. I completed my doctoral study at the University of New South Wales, Sydney in 2019 which focused on mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in ocular isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In the Barr Lab, I work on therapeutic uses of bacteriophages for multi-drug resistant bacteria, with a current focus on Enterobacter infections.

Outside of the lab, I enjoy landscape photography.  

I am a French PhD student with a master degree in microbiology from Pasteur Institute and Sorbonne University in Paris. Previously, I worked on the interaction between host and pathogens. In the Barr Lab, I am investigating the interactions between bacteriophages and eukaryotic cells. Using cutting-edge technology, like confocal microscopy and ddPCR, I will attempt to understand how bacteriophages influence epithelial cells and delineate the mechanisms by which these cells transcytose phage particles.

Outside of the lab I like to go hiking and enjoy the incredible Australian landscapes, I also like to spend times with my friends around a fresh drink.

Follow me on Twitter @marion_bichet 

I am a Malaysian PhD student. Previously, I graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (Infectious Diseases) from The University of Edinburgh in Scotland, United Kingdom.

In the Barr lab, my aim is to further develop the bacteriophage-adherence-to-mucus (BAM) model. Specifically, I want to understand the eco-evolutionary dynamics of phages within a life-like gut mucus environment. To that end, I perform my phage evolution and ecological experiments using a gut-on-a-chip microfluidic device. 

Beyond the lab, I like to spend my time learning languages, exercising and eating (a lot).

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I am a Swedish PhD student with a master’s degree in Biomedical Science from Leiden University, The Netherlands.

In the Barr Lab, my work will be directed at decoding the human gut phageome and its impact on health and disease. To this end I will identify and characterise prophages from a large number of clinical isolates. My project will use extensive bioinformatic and high throughput sequencing techniques as well as microbiology approaches.

Outside the lab, I enjoy traveling and experiencing new places, hiking, gardening, listening to audio books and eating delicious foods.

I am a Colombian Ph.D. student. Previously, I worked on characterizing the healthy human gut virome at Alejandro Reyes Lab in Universidad de Los Andes, Colombia. In the Barr Lab, I am deciphering the potential capacity of phages to modulate the gut bacterial population. To accomplish this, I am using bioinformatics and molecular techniques.

Outside the lab, I enjoy meeting people, reading novels, and traveling.

I am a Joint PhD student from the Monash-Warwick Alliance working on the interface between
synthetic biology and bacteriophages.

I got started with bioprocess engineering, bioelectrochemistry and metabolic pathways but soon
I switched to the molecular world of phages! In the Barr Lab, I want to learn about phage
transcytosis.

About me, I am all about science and technology. But outside the lab I like to travel, to learn
about languages and the cultural heritage of the world. My hobbies are martial arts, non-fiction,
guitar and nature itself.

Follow me on Twitter @raga_rob

I am currently a Bachelors of Biomedical Science student at Monash University. I am undertaking a research intensive unit as part of my course. At the Barr Lab, I will be working under Dr. Dinesh Subedi where our work will be focussed understanding the role of prophages in Enterococcus faecium pathogenicity. 

Outside of the lab, I like spending time with my dog, planning for how we’re going to take over the world, or thinking about how Link can climb tall towers with the same muscle composition as myself when I can’t do a single pull-up.

Hi!

Upon completion of a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Southern Cross University, I searched extensively for outstanding researchers and labs, and ultimately chose to complete my Honours at Monash University in the Barr lab.

In the Barr lab, I will investigate using phage training to delay the development of bacteriophage resistance in multidrug-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates. I hope to also experiment with and study the genome mosaicism of bacteriophages.

During time off, I love having thought-provoking conversations and being outdoors cycling, hiking, or camping

I am currently completing a Master of Biotechnology at Monash University. I previously completed a Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons) in 2018, with a specialisation in Biomedical technology. At the Barr Lab, my research focuses on the isolation and characterisation of novel phages against clinically relevant strains of Acinetobacter baumannii.

My passions beyond research, include a variety of sports, writing and gaming. 

I am an Honours student joining Monash after completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences at Deakin University. Currently, I am working on developing a Bacteriophage cocktail targeting Multidrug-resistant Enterobacter. isolates from the Alfred Hospital. We also hope to further characterise the phage genomes, bacterial strains, and their interactions.

When I'm not experimenting in the lab, I'm experimenting in the kitchen, binging a good show, doodling or hiking.