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ProfessorMaureen O'Malley

Professor of History and Philosophy of Science

Faculty of Science

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  • Professor of History and Philosophy of Science
    Faculty of Science

RESEARCH INTERESTs

  • Philosophy of microbiology
  • Philosophy of biology
  • Philosophy of science

My research aligns with the Faculty of Science Research Strengths - Understanding Life on Earth, Understanding Our Planet, Historical and philosophical perspectives, Understanding Disease & Disorder in Humans, Healthy Ecosystems, Data and Decisions.

FUNDED RESEARCH

  • GRANT
    Genes, Germs & Gender: The reach and impact of bioessentialism
    Australian Research Council (ARC)1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029
    People funded by this grant:
  • GRANT
    Bridging Support Fellowship - Maureen OMalley
    DVC Research2 Feb 2015
    People funded by this grant:
    • O'Malley M
  • GRANT
    Microbes as Knowledge Producers
    DVC Research1 Jan 2015
    People funded by this grant:
    • O'Malley M
  • GRANT
    Microbiology and its transformation of biology
    DVC Research1 Jan 2013
    People funded by this grant:
    • O'Malley M
  • GRANT
    Transitions and translations in post-genomic modes of scientific practice
    Australian Research Council (ARC)1 Jan 2011
    People funded by this grant:
    • O'Malley M