Tools of the Trade

Prof Melissa Southey

Professor Melissa Southey is to receive $50,000 from NHMRC Equipment Grant funding to go towards purchasing a TubeWriter 400, which is a full-feature labelling system for printing on curved surfaces, including tubes, vials, slides, plates, and custom labware. The TubeWriter 400 is used in labs all over the world, including in police investigations.  

Dr Sarah Marshall

Dr Sarah Marshall is also to receive $50,000 from NHMRC Equipment Grant funding. Sarah will purchase a wire myograph, which is the gold standard in measuring the function of isolated blood vessels with high precision and sensitivity. The equipment is extremely versatile and allows for the investigation of endothelial and smooth muscle mediated constriction and relaxation. Sarah said, “I will use the myograph to investigate the vascular dysfunction underpinning common pregnancy disorders including preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, and use it to assess potential therapeutics to protect and improve blood vessel function.”

Congratulations Melissa and Sarah.