Professor Dr. Catherine Rinaldi

Biography

Catherine Rinaldi graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of Western Australia and completed her PhD at the same institution, focusing on using passive immunotherapy to prevent influenza infection and exploring the immune system's role in cancer treatment. She gained extensive experience in high-parameter flow cytometry and has been a part of the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA) since 2019, where she works as a platform leader in flow cytometry. Her responsibilities include overseeing operations, developing research projects, and training users in various flow cytometry instruments and analyzers. Her research expertise aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to education and health through innovative research in immunotherapy and cell cytometry. Rinaldi's research interests include flow cytometry, mass cytometry, and single-cell isolation, among others. She has collaborated on significant research projects, including characterizing changes in tumor macrophage behavior in breast cancer progression, and has access to advanced research equipment such as BD FACS Canto II, BD LSR Fortessa, and mass cytometry technologies.

Research Interests