Ashley Chong

Research Assistant

Working groups

Viral Entry and Vaccines group

ashley.chong@burnet.edu.au

Background

Ashley has a background in assisting and overseeing research projects in 4 distinct fields (reproductive immunology, vascular research, organoid culture).

Qualifications

2020: Bachelor of Science (Honours), The University of Adelaide
2019: Bachelor of Science, The University of Adelaide

Positions

2021–present: Research Assistant, Burnet Institute
2020–2021: Research Officer, Monash Organoid Program

Current projects

Profiling immune responses in paediatric and high-risk populations to the COVID-19 virus (PROPHECY)

This study will evaluate immune responses after COVID-19 infection or vaccination in healthy and vulnerable people.

Improving care for people with lupus: temporary withholding of immunosuppressant

We're testing the use of mycophenolate treatments for lupus.

Open to students

Understanding the impact of asplenia and hyposplenism on the immune system

We're studying the impact of asplenia and reduced spleen function in immune responses to vaccinations and a range of infections.