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Kenya Fernandes is an ARC DECRA Fellow at the University of Sydney, focusing on fungal biology and the complex interactions between fungi, hosts, and environments. Her work primarily addresses the combat against fungal pathogens by uncovering the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis and developing innovative treatment strategies, including synergistic drug combinations and bioactive natural product discovery. She also studies how microbial communities shape pollinator environments, using bees as models to understand the functional, ecological, and evolutionary dynamics of microbe-host interactions. Her research aligns with various Faculty of Science Research Strengths including biodiversity conservation, climate change, food security, and sustainability. Additionally, Kenya has supervised numerous PhD and honours students across microbiology, agriculture, and veterinary science, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her contributions to the field including the Women of Colour in STEM Rising Star Award and several ECR prizes.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Conducting research on fungal biology and supervising students.
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