Life Sciences in Queensland Podcast

Ep 2 Life Sciences in Queensland - W/ Prof Paul Young

May 26, 2021 Life Sciences Queensland Season 1 Episode 2
Life Sciences in Queensland Podcast
Ep 2 Life Sciences in Queensland - W/ Prof Paul Young
Show Notes

Joining us today is distinguished molecular virologist Professor Paul Young who heads the University of Queensland’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, including the team working on a potential vaccine for COVID-19. 

Having gained his Bachelor of Science with honours at UQ and his PhD at the University of London, Professor Young has since built a career as a successful researcher, educator and administrator. 

He is also involved in research that concentrates on several infectious viruses including 

·         the dengue virus – a serious mosquito-borne disease that is endemic in many tropical countries 

·         and West Nile virus