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Grace Yee, Customer & Technical Support Manager

Grace Yee – Customer & Technical Support Manager

Academic CredentialsBachelor of Science (Biochemistry and Pharmacology)- Sydney University
Areas of ExpertiseCell Culture: maintenance of mammalian cell lines in particular, breast cancer cell lines
StartedStarted with Sigma-Aldrich in 1994
Direct Email/Contact[email protected]

Proc Aust Soc Med Res, 16:16 1983 Cytokinetic inhibition of human breast cancer cells by Iron deprivation
R R Reddel, D Hedley, GYN Pang and R L Sutherland

Proc Clin Oncol Soc Aust, 12: 35 , 1983 Synergistic Cytotoxicity of Tamoxifen and pharmacological concentrations of oestradiol in human breast cancer cell lines
R R Reddel, GYN Pang, R L Sutherland

Proc Aust Soc Med Res, 17 :171984 Differential sensitivity of sublines of T47D breast cancer cells to Tamoxifen and medroxy progesterone acetate
R R Reddel, GYN Pang, R L Sutherland

Aust Soc Med Res Abstract Dynamics of EGF Receptor binding correlated with Progestin stimulation in human breast cancer cells
Bjorn W Borgesson, GYN Pang and R L Sutherland

Cancer Res. 1988 Sep 15;48(18):5084-91. Effect of medroxyprogesterone acetate on proliferation and cell cycle kinetics of human mammary carcinoma cells.
Sutherland RL, Hall RE, Pang GY, Musgrove EA, Clarke CL.

Journal of Cellular Physiology, 138:611-616 1989 Effects of 1,25 dihydroxyVitamin D3 on Cell cycle kinetics of T47D human breast cancer cells
J A Eisman, R L Sutherland, M L McMenemy, J C Fragonas, , E A Musgrove, GYN Pang


Prachi Mhatre, Technical Service Support Officer

Prachi Mhatre - Technical Service Support Officer

Academic CredentialsBSc-Microbiology, MBA-Marketing
Areas of Expertise
  • Genomics and Bioinformatics
  • Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques
  • Metabolomics
  • Proteomics
  • Microscopy
  • Microbiology
StartedSeptember 2022
Direct Email/Contact[email protected]

Autophagy suppresses Ras-driven epithelial tumourigenesis by limiting the accumulation of reactive oxygen species
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28581519

Group V secretory phospholipase A2 modulates phagosome maturation and regulates the innate immune response against Candida albicans
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2746418/
(Acknowledged for Technical Assistance)


Karen Baines, Technical Service Support Officer

Karen Baines – Technical Service Support Officer

Academic CredentialsBachelor of Biological Science (Microbiology & Biochemistry)
Areas of Expertise
  • Food & Water Microbiology
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Validation of Biomonitoring instruments
  • Microscopy
  • Sample Filtration
StartedDecember 1999
Direct Email/Contact[email protected]

Sanam Shananvas – Technical Service Support Officer

Academic CredentialsMSc Food Science and Technology, University of Calicut
Areas of Expertise
  • Flavour and Fragrances
  • General Microbiology
  • Food microbiology
  • General Chemicals & Reagents
  • Food testing chemicals and Reagents
  • Chemical and microbiological analysis of Food and beverages
  • Food packaging materials
  • Lab Consumables
StartedJuly 2011
Direct Email/Contact[email protected]

Kavya K J – Technical Service Support Officer

Academic CredentialsMSc Biochemistry
Areas of Expertise
  • Enzymology
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Invitro and Invivo experiments
StartedSeptember 2018
Direct Email/Contact[email protected]

LC MS/ MS Profiling and Neuroprotective Effects of Mentat against Transient Global Ischemia and Reperfusion induced Brain injury in Rats. http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0899900715000842 Nutrition

Ameliorative Effect of Koflet Formulations Against Pyridine induced Pharyngitis in Rats http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2214750014000237

An Improved Experimental Model of Hemorrhoids in Rats Evaluation of Antihemorrhoidal Activity of An Herbal Formulation http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/25006493

Evaluation of Bacopa Monniera For Its Synergistic Activity With Rivastigmine in Reversing Aluminum induced Memory Loss and Learning Deficit in Rats http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2005290113000629 Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian

Cystone A Well Known Herbal Formulation inhibits Struvite Crystal Growth Formation in Single Diffusion Gel Growth Technique http://ns2.ejmanager.com/?mno=26932-


Gary Day, Technical Service Support Officer

Gary Day – Technical Service Support Officer - Chemistry, Chromatography & Instrumental Analytics

Academic CredentialsBSc. (Hons.), Ph.D. (Chemistry & Polymer Science), M.B.A.
Areas of Expertise
  • Analytical Standards and Certified Reference Materials
  • Gas Chromatography Consumables
  • Solid Phase extraction products and accessories
  • Solid phase microextraction products
  • Polymer Materials
StartedJuly 2013
Direct Email/Contact

https://au.linkedin.com/in/garymday

[email protected]

Patents

  • Methods of polymerization
    US Patent US 6858309 B2
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Peter Kambouris, Michael Whittaker, Tom Davis, Idriss Blakey, Gary M. Day

Refereed Research Papers

  1. G. M. Day, R. Cervini and G. J. Sharp. "Thermally stable siloxane copolymers for gas chromatography," Polymer Preprints, 42 (1), 207-208 (2001).
  2. G. M. Day, W. R. Jackson, G. P. Simon and L. Komitov, "Electro-optic studies on novel chiral liquid crystalline polysiloxanes with the N* phase," Polymer Bulletin, 42, 603-609 (1999).
  3. G. M. Day, H. J. Kim, W. R. Jackson and G. P. Simon, "Synthesis and characterization of novel chiral liquid crystalline polysiloxanes," Acta Polymerica, 50 (2-3), 96-104 (1999).
  4. S. T. Wu, C. S. Hsu, K. F. Shyu, Y. Y. Chuang, H. B. Cheng, Z. Chai, G. Day, L. Guo and L. R. Dalton,"High birefringence bis-tolane liquid crystals for display applications," SID Tech. Digest, 30, 706-9 (1999).
  5. G. M. Day, W. R. Jackson and G. P. Simon, "Thermal and dielectric properties of two side chain liquid crystalline homopolymers and their corresponding equimolar copolymer and blend," European Polymer Journal, 34, 439-444 (1998).
  6. G. M. Day, G. P. Simon, E. Akiyama, Y. Nagase and N. Koide, "Dielectric relaxation of side chain liquid crystalline polyethers," Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 299, 187-192 (1997).
  7. G. M. Day, O. T. Howell, M. R. Metzler and P. D. Woodgate, "Synthesis and characterisation of stilbene derivatives for possible incorporation as smart additives in polymers used as packaging films," Australian Journal of Chemistry, 50, 425-434 (1997).
  8. G. M. Day, W. R. Jackson and G. P. Simon, "Dielectric relaxation spectra of two side chain liquid crystalline homopolymers and their copolymers," European Polymer Journal, 32, 1361-1369 (1996).
  9. G. M. Day, W. R. Jackson and G. P. Simon, "Preparation and thermal characterisation of some new liquid crystalline copolymers involving a novel spacer unit based on vinylacetic acid," Polymer Bulletin, 35, 435-440 (1995).
  10. R. Sarna, G. P. Simon, G. M. Day, H. J. Kim and W. R. Jackson, "Effects of annealing siloxane side chain liquid crystalline polymers in the biphasic region," Macromolecules, 27, 1603-1610 (1994).
  11. H. J. Kim, G. M. Day, W. R. Jackson, G. P. Simon and R. Sarna, "Characterisation and purity of siloxane side chain liquid crystalline polymers by G.P.C. and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy," Journal of Materials Chemistry, 3, 537-540 (1993).
  12. G. M. Day, W. R. Jackson, H. A. Jacobs, H. J. Kim, G. P. Simon, R. Sarna and K. G. Watson, "Preparation of thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers involving a novel spacer unit based on vinylacetic acid," Polymer Bulletin, 29, 21-25 (1992).
  13. H. A. Jacobs, G. M. Day, W. R. Jackson, G. P. Simon, K. G. Watson and S. Zheng, "Synthesis and characterisation of a series of liquid crystal monomers containing a novel spacer group based on vinylacetic acid," Australian Journal of Chemistry, 45, 695-702 (1992).
  14. I. Blakey, G. Day, E. Girjes, D. Hunter, F. Rasoul, "Characterisation of grafted supports used for solid phase synthesis", Polymer International, 52 11: 17334-1739 (2003)

Book Chapter

G. Day, A. Hibberd, J. Habsuda and G. Sharp
Thermally stable siloxane polymers for gas chromatography, in Synthesis and properties of silicones and silicone-modified materials, 2003

Conference Presentations

  1. J. B Peng, L. Shao, F. Rasoul, I. Blakey, G. Day, P.A. Kambouris. Surface Characterization of Gamma Irradiated Polypropylenes. Poster presentation at the 25th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Armidale, NSW, Australia, February 2002.
  2. G. Day, B. Hu, F. Karasz and S. Pasco. Novel conjugated luminescent copolymers. Poster presentation at the 24th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, February 2001.
  3. G. Day, A. Hibberd and G. Sharp. New siloxane polymers for gas chromatography. Poster presentation at the 24th Australasian Polymer Symposium, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, February 2001.
  4. R. Cervini, G. Day, A. Hibberd and G. Sharp. Sol-gel technology for GC columns. Oral presentation at the 23rd International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC2000), London, UK, October 2000.
  5. G. M. Day, B. Hu, F. E. Karasz and S. T. Pasco. Molecular architecture effects on the properties of novel electroluminescent copolymers. Poster presentation at the 23rd Australasian Polymer Symposium, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, November 1999.
  6. G. M. Day, R. Cervini, D. Fox and G. Sharp. High temperature siloxane polymers for gas chromatography. Poster presentation at the 23rd Australasian Polymer Symposium, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, November 1999.
  7. M. R. Pinto, G. M. Day, B. Hu and F. E. Karasz. Synthesis and characterization of novel oligo phenylene vinylene based electroluminescent polymers. Poster presentation at the Annual Poster Symposium, Conte Research Center, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, October 1997.
  8. G. M. Day, W. R. Jackson and G. P. Simon. Synthesis and characterisation of novel chiral and non-chiral liquid crystalline polysiloxanes. Oral presentation at the 22nd Australasian Polymer Symposium, Auckland, New Zealand, February 1997.
  9. G. M. Day and O. T. Howell. Composition effects on pH responsive poly(acrylic acid) / poly(vinyl alcohol) blends. Poster presentation at the 22nd Australasian Polymer Symposium, Auckland, New Zealand, February 1997.
  10. G. P. Simon, R. Sarna, G. M. Day, H. J. Kim, and W. R. Jackson. Investigation of the thermal properties of side chain liquid crystal polymers. Poster presentation at the 3rd Pacific Polymer Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, December 1993.
  11. G. M. Day, W. R. Jackson and G. P. Simon, Synthesis of some novel chiral liquid crystal polymers. Poster presentation at the 11th National Convention of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, Melbourne, December 1992.
  12. G. M. Day, W. R. Jackson, H. A. Jacobs, H. J. Kim and G. P. Simon, Synthesis of liquid crystal polymers. Poster presentation at the 12th National Conference of the Organic Chemistry Division of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, Brisbane, July 1991.
  13. J. Claus, K. Stenerson, M. Halpenny, O. Shimelis, E. Barrey, G. Day, and M. Ye, Cleanup of Fatty Food Matrices Prior to Chromatographic Analysis Using Zirconia-Based SPE Sorbents. Oral presentation at IJFST 50th Celebration Conference. IJFST 50th Celebration Conference, Lincoln NZ, February 2015
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