Research
Deakin University
Glow Discharge Spectrometer for Surface
Analysis - Prof PD Hodgson
Deakin University (Lead Site), Monash University, La Trobe University,
Swinburne University of Technology, Royal Melbourne Institute of
Technology, Quality Heat Technologies Pty Ltd, CSIRO, Strategic
Industry Research Foundation Ltd
$135,000
Whole Room Human Calorimetry Facility - Prof GR Collier
University of Wollongong (Lead Site), University of Sydney, Deakin University
$100,000
The Australian Literature Electronic Gateway (ALEG) - Dr W Ommundsen
The University of New South Wales (Lead Site), The University of Queensland, Monash University, The Flinders University of South Australia, The University of Western Australia, Deakin University, The University of Sydney, University of Canberra, The National Library $300,000
A Combinatorial Chemistry Facility - Prof D Dakternieks
Monash University (Lead Site), Deakin University, CSIRO, BIOTA Holdings,
Chiron
$550,000
The molecular basis of mitochondrial division
Dr PR Gilson (Biological & Chemical Sciences)
Australian Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Summary: I am seeking to understand how mitochondria, the essential energy producing compartments of cells, divide and are handed down through cellular generations. Since we know that mitochondria are derived from bacteria that were engulfed and retained by cells over a billion years ago, I will exploit recent advances in studies of bacterial division molecules to look for similar molecules in mitochondria. I already have results indicating that the bacterial division protein, FtsZ, is present in mitochondria, and will use this exciting advance as a basis for work that will lead to a model for the division of all mitochondria.
