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Kate Hammer completed her undergraduate studies at Murdoch University and a postgraduate Diploma in Science in Microbiology at the University of Western Australia. She worked as a Research Assistant in the Tea Tree Oil Research group at UWA, where she completed her PhD on the antifungal activity of tea tree oil. Since 2015, she has held a Teaching and Research position at UWA, coordinating various undergraduate and postgraduate units while continuing her research on the antimicrobial activity of natural and novel products. Dr. Hammer's current research focuses on the antibacterial activity of Australian honeys, particularly from Western Australia, and investigates the potential for Gram-positive bacteria like Staphylococcus to develop resistance to Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil. This complex essential oil, composed of 100 components, poses challenges for organisms attempting to evolve coping mechanisms. Her work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to research in alternative therapies for infectious diseases.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Teaching and research position focusing on microbiology and antimicrobial research.
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