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Lucinda's Blog
An architectural wonder in an unlikely paradise
A house made of rammed earth, described by its owners as an “above- ground rabbit burrow”, suits one of the country’s most extreme climates and allows its inhabitants to connect to the elements should they choose.
Polly Greeks: Creepy-crawly innovations
Rather than being bugged out by creepy-crawlies, Polly perceives the potential for additional income.
The majestic farm at the edge of the world
Six generations of a Canterbury family have brought fresh ideas to the distinctive rolling hills of their Banks Peninsula farm.
A Jaguar still taking its owner's breath away
A rare hypercar lives out its retirement, seldom driven but much admired.
Putting community into leadership
Michelle Wilson’s diverse upbringing, from urban Ōtara to rural Kaiaua, offers a unique lens on community, culture and leadership.
Dr Roderick Mulgan: Cracking the age code
Understanding disposition could revolutionise ageing
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Six Spectacular Concord Gardens: 33rd Annual Concord Museum Garden Tour
CONCORD:Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “When inom go into a garden, inom think, if it were mine, I should never go out of it.” After two years of watching spring’s beauty through windows and screens, the time has come to experience the great outdoors! The Concord Museum Guild of Volunteers are pleased to present the 33rd annual Garden Tour in an in-person format. Garden lovers like Emerson will be able to tour six glorious private gardens, many on historic and spectacular properties, on Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 (rain or shine) from 9am to 4pm.
Each of the private gardens reflect the individual interests and passions of the owners and their families and will inspire both new and accomplished gardeners. For example, one of the unique and completely owner designed gardens, has a multitude of variegated foliage. It includes a bred range of plants, including cranesbill, Clematis, Hosta, and u
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Primary Research Interest
Influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and viral pandemics
About me
I completed my PhD in 2013 at the University of Melbourne investigating influenza virus-bacterial co-infections. In 2013 I was also awarded a prestigious NHMRC CJ Martin Early Career Fellowship to study severe influenza infections. The overseas portion of this work was performed in the Netherlands at the world-renowned Erasmus Medical Centre. At the end of 2015, I relocated to The University of Queensland to complete the remaining portion of my CJ Martin fellowship on influenza virus pathogenesis. In 2017/2018 I was awarded an ARC DECRA to start my own independent research groups at the University of Queensland’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences.
My research on influenza and COVID-19 falls into the broader body of research investigating the role of host susceptibility factors (e.g. age, obesity, diabetes, chronic inflammation) on viral disease, pandemic preparedness and anti-viral immunity.