Dr. Constance Bailey

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Constance Bailey is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney, where she leads a research group focusing on Chemical Synthetic Biology. She obtained her PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, studying the enzymology and biocatalytic applications of polyketide synthases. Her postdoctoral research, supported by a National Institutes of Health Fellowship, was conducted at UC Berkeley's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she explored bioengineering applications of synthetic biology. Dr. Bailey's work is characterized by a combination of biochemical and synthetic biology approaches aimed at understanding and engineering the biosynthesis of natural products, particularly antibiotics. She focuses on the enzymology of complex natural products, working on improving heterologous expression and developing strategies to accelerate bioengineering applications. Her research aligns with the Faculty of Science’s strengths in creating new therapeutic leads to combat resistant pathogens and enhance sustainability through expanded biomanufacturing. Dr. Bailey is active in various academic and professional groups, including the Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute and the Sydney Drug Discovery Initiative, and has received multiple awards, including the National Institutes of Health Ruth L. Kirschtein National Research Service Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research in Chemical Synthetic Biology, focusing on biosynthesis and natural product development.

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Tennessee-Knoxville • Knoxville, USA

Conducting research and teaching in Chemistry, particularly in the field of synthetic biology.

Awards

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National Institutes Health Ruth L. Kirschtein National Research Service Award

2018-01-01
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Commendation Academic Excellence

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.