Women Speakers Database
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Name
Antje Blumenthal -
Email
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Australia -
Institute
The University of Queensland -
Career Stage
Tenured Faculty -
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Research Interests
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Profile
Associate Professor Antje Blumenthal as a Principal Research Fellow at The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute where she heads the Infection & Inflammation Group. Blumenthl’s research focuses on innate immune sensors, regulators of inflammation, and discovery of new therapeutic opportunities for challenging infectious diseases, with a specific emphasis on tuberculosis and sepsis. The Blumenthal lab employs in vivo and in vitro model systems, and fosters cross-disciplinary collaborations with scientists, clinical research teams and industry partners. This research is funded through major grants from international and national agencies.
Antje Blumenthal holds editorial responsibilities at several international journals and actively shapes the scientific community through leadership roles within the University and professional societies. She is an enthusiastic undergraduate teacher and research student advisor. She is proactive in advancing the careers of junior scientists, and leads the development and implementation of initiatives that promote equal career opportunities and a strong professional community.