Dr. Marina Harper

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marina Harper works as a Research Fellow at Monash University in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. She has extensive research experience in microbial genetics and molecular biology, focusing on pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria and their virulence factors. Harper's work employs a wide array of molecular techniques, including mutagenesis and genomic transcriptomic analyses. She is recognized as a world expert in the biology of Pasteurella multocida, collaborating with others to elucidate the significance of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and its capsule in virulence, which revealed LPS as a critical protective antigen for both killed whole-cell vaccines and live attenuated vaccines. Her expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to pivotal research aimed at addressing global challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, AU

Conducts research on pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria focusing on their virulence factors.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.