Associate Professor Dee Carter
Associate Professor; Head of Microbiology G08 - Biochemistry and Microbiology Building
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Work in the Carter lab centres on the use of genetic markers and molecular techniques to uncover the natural life histories of lower eukaryotic organisms. We are particularly interested in investigating the population structure of these organisms and assessing their potential to undergo genetic reassortment, as this can lead to an increased ability to adapt to adverse challenges. The organisms we are currently most interested in are fungal pathogens of humans (Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii), fungi that contaminate foods and produce potent, carcinogenic toxins (Aspergillus species) and algae that live in symbiotic associations with corals (the "zooxanthellae").
We have developed a computer program called Magellan to scan genomes for microsatellite motifs, which can be used in epidemiology and population analyses. To download Magellan, click here.
Our other area of interest is to use proteomic analysis to explore the host-pathogen relationship during fungal infection. The long term aim of this work is to develop novel antifungal therapies, which are currently extremely limited.
We have developed a computer program called Magellan to scan genomes for microsatellite motifs, which can be used in epidemiology and population analyses. To download Magellan, click here.
Our other area of interest is to use proteomic analysis to explore the host-pathogen relationship during fungal infection. The long term aim of this work is to develop novel antifungal therapies, which are currently extremely limited.
- Ilic, Z, Bui, T, Tran-Dinh, N, Dang, M, Kennedy, I, Carter, D. Survey of Vietnamese coffee beans for the presence of ochratoxigenic Aspergilli. Mycopathologia. 2007; 163:177-182 [Abstract]
- Carter, D, Saul, N, Campbell, L, Bui, T, Krockenberger, M. Sex in Natural Populations of Cryptococcus gattii in The implications of Sex chapter. In: Sex in Fungi: Molecular Determination and Evolutionary Implications. Washington, D.C: ASM Press 2007. p. 477-488.
- Lau, A, Chen, S, Sorrell, T, Carter, D, Malik, R, Martin, P, Halliday, C. Development and clinical application of a panfungal PCR assay to detect and identify fungal DNA in tissue specimens. Journal of clinical microbiology. 2006; 0:0 [Abstract]
- Campbell, L, Carter, D. Looking for sex in the fungal pathogens Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. FEMS yeast research. 2006; 6:588-598 [Abstract]
- Irish, J, Carter, D, Shokohi, T, Blair, S. Honey has an antifungal effect against Candida species. Medical mycology : official publication of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology. 2006; 44:289-91 [Abstract]
- Stat, M, Carter, D, Hoegh-Guldberg, O. The evolutionary history of Symbiodinium and scleractinian hosts - Symbiosis, diversity, and the effect of climate change. Perspectives in Plant Ecology Evolution and Systematics. 2006; 8:23-43 [Abstract]
- Markovina, A, Pitt, J, Hocking, A, Carter, D, McGee, P. Diversity of the Trichocomaceae in the Katandra Nature Reserve, Central Coast, NSW, Australia. Mycological research. 2005; 109:964-73 [Abstract]
- Campbell, L, Currie, B, Krockenberger, M, Malik, R, Meyer, W, Heitman, J, Carter, D. Clonality and recombination in genetically differentiated subgroups of Cryptococcus gattii. Eukaryotic cell. 2005; 4:1403-9 [Abstract]
- Campbell, L, Fraser, J, Nichols, C, Dietrich, F, Carter, D, Heitman, J. Clinical and environmental isolates of Cryptococcus gattii from Australia that retain sexual fecundity. Eukaryotic cell. 2005; 4:1410-9 [Abstract]
- Blair, S, Carter, D. The potential for honey in the management of wound and infection. Journal of Australian Infection Control. 2005; 10:24-31
Cryptococcus; Fungi; Population genetics; Molecular ecology; Recombination; Host-pathogen relationship; symbiotic algae