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Jose Garcia-Bustos is an Associate Professor at Monash University, with a focus on identifying essential, druggable cellular biochemical pathways in microbial pathogens using small-molecule inhibitors. He graduated with Honours from Universidad Complutense Madrid, completing a thesis on the biosynthesis of phospholipids in lung microsomes. His Ph.D. from Universidad Autonoma Madrid focused on the structure of the bacterial cell wall and the mode of action of beta-lactam antibiotics. With experience as a Fulbright fellow at Rockefeller University in New York, he further specialized in Eukaryotic microbiology. His career included a significant role as lead of the target identification group at GlaxoSmithKline, where he influenced drug discovery for neglected infectious diseases like malaria and tuberculosis. Transitioning back to academia at Monash University, he now investigates the potential of anti-malarial compounds for therapeutic use, aligning his research with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Teaching and researching in the field of microbiology, with a focus on drug discovery related to microbial pathogens.
GlaxoSmithKline • Tres Cantos, Spain
Led research group focused on identifying drug targets for neglected infectious diseases.
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