Associate ProfessorMelanie White

Melanie's team is working with Sydney Mass Spectrometry to develop methods for analysing post-translational modifications and for differential solubility-based subcellular fractionation. They are particularly interested in transient modifiers, including phosphorylation and redox modifications. Using these techniques, they have investigated how cardiomyocytes respond and regulate physiological and disease phenotypes. Her team also use these techniques to discover novel biomarkers of disease and efficacy of treatment. 

Since 2015, Melanie has supervised 3 PhD students to completion and mentored over 15 graduate students. These researchers have gone on to secure competitive positions in Industry and Academia in Australia, North America and Europe. Her group currently consists of 3 PhD students, 1 Honours student, and 1 Medical Student. As a research-active lab head, she ensures that her group learns from her experience over the past 25-plus years. Mentoring and coaching are integral to her supervision, maximising opportunities both during graduate studies and beyond.