Biography
Ana is a professor, ARC Future Fellow and co-Head of the Infection and Immunity Program in the Biomedicine Discovery Institute at Monash University. Her work focuses on fungal pathogens and medical mycology. Fungal pathogens have become prevalent killers, particularly of immunocompromised and severely ill people. Ana’s research focuses on the Candida species, including the superbug Candida auris. The lab works towards understanding immune interactions of Candida, defining fungal cell biology that contributes to virulence and identifying new approaches to antifungal therapy.
