Professor Dr. Murray Killingsworth

Biography

Murray Killingsworth is a Conjoint Professor in the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of New South Wales. His research interests focus on the intricate processes of cell biology related to chronic inflammation and cancer. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of retinal degeneration and renal diseases, particularly through the mechanisms of cell debris clearance and the roles of macrophages in these conditions. His expertise includes advanced microscopy techniques such as correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM), live cell imaging, and image-based morphometry. With numerous publications and recognition, he has received prestigious awards, such as the Lady Mary Fairfax Distinguished Researcher Award in 2018, acknowledging his impactful research efforts in the field and contributions to the South Western Sydney Local Health District. He is actively involved in supervising higher degree students and has initiated key research projects, including the Correlative Microscopy Group at the Ingham Institute and the NSW Brain Clot Bank, which apply innovative microscopy approaches to study disease pathogenesis.

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