The Chung Immunology Lab

Kevin's Fellowship Lab Celebration 

Left to right : Dr. Kevin Selva, Yoan Ghaffar, A/Prof Amy Chung, Franny Muteba, Pradhipa Ramanathan, Alther Luis Enriquez, Ruth Purcell, Carissa Aurelia.

Antibodies are a vital component of the immune response required for protection and control of infectious diseases. Beyond the traditional mechanism of neutralisation of pathogens (inhibition of the pathogen from infecting a cell), antibodies can act as key beacons - instructing the innate immune system on how to attack and eliminate pathogens. 

Our lab aims to apply cutting-edge high throughput experimental technologies, matched with computational analysis, to examine how these functional antibodies work, which will provide important insights to improve antibody-based vaccines and therapies. 

We currently have projects exploring antibody responses against a range of infectious diseases including: COVID-19, HIV, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Malaria, Influenza, with a division of our research focused on these responses at the frontline mucosal surfaces. See our most recent publications here.

In addition, our lab also looks at pathogenic role of antibodies in Autoimmune Diseases including Sjogrens and ARF, alongside our collaborators in Melbourne and France. 

Our lab is always looking for motivated, high achieving, and enthusiastic members to join us! For prospective students, apply by email with your CV and transcript(s) attached.