Jonathan McQualter

Dr. Jonathan McQualter

Head of Department and Associate Dean – Medical Sciences

Details

  • College: School of Health and Biomedical Sciences
  • Department: Health and Biomedical Sciences
  • Campus: Bundoora West Australia
  • jonathan.mcqualter@rmit.edu.au

Open to

  • Masters Research or PhD student supervision

Supervisor projects

  • Unravelling the role of the liver-lung axis during secondary bacterial pneumonia
  • 11 Jul 2024
  • Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of calcific aortic valve disease
  • 18 Dec 2023
  • The impact of plant-based food on cognition
  • 13 Nov 2023
  • Exploring Indigenous Perspectives: Identity, Belonging, and Mental Well-being in the Australian Military
  • 27 Oct 2023
  • The Role of Piezo1 Ion Channel in Mechanotransduction of Shear Stress: Molecular Insights into Endothelial Cell Function
  • 21 Oct 2023
  • The role of microglia in synaptic remodeling in females
  • 12 Oct 2023
  • Elucidating the Molecular Mechanisms of Calcific Aortic Valve Disease
  • 25 Sep 2023
  • Mechanotransduction in blood cells and consequences for thrombosis and inflammation
  • 24 Jul 2023
  • Investigating the nuclear export of HIV-1 RRE-RNA
  • 9 May 2023
  • Specialised pro-resolving mediators as a target to prevent cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s Disease
  • 23 Feb 2023
  • Immunophenotyping tumour associated neutrophils in lung cancer
  • 1 Jan 2023
  • The importance of family support and connection in breaking the cycle of recidivism for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who experience youth detention.
  • 6 Dec 2022
  • The Impact of Ageing on T Cell Recruitment to Tumors
  • 20 Oct 2022
  • Developing novel ALOX5 mRNA nanoparticles to treat incurable non-small cell lung cancer
  • 24 Feb 2022
  • Influenza-Induced Remodelling Accelerates the Development of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • 11 Dec 2019
  • Defining and Targeting Pathogenic Myeloid Populations in Novel Models of COPD
  • 21 Nov 2019

Teaching interests

Supervisor interest areas:
Stem cells, Lung regeneration, Respiratory diseases, Remodelling, Fibrosis


Supervisor projects:
13 PhD Current Supervisions

Research interests

Medical Biotechnology, Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology, Clinical Sciences, Other Medical and Health Sciences, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.