Working groups
Dr. Hayward is a molecular virologist and computational biologist working within the Retroviral Biology and Antivirals research laboratory (RBA). His research involves the identification and characterisation of novel retroviruses in Australian mammals such as bats, and the immunological interface between bats and viruses. He is also involved in research focussed on the microbiome within the female reproductive tract and the metabolites that they produce, with respect to their impact on sexually transmitted infections. Dr. Hayward is a lecturer in molecular virology at Monash University and post-graduate supervisor of PhD and Honours students within the RBA.
Research Square (Research Square)
Catherine L Latham, Muriel Aldunate, David Tyssen, Adam Johnson, Joshua A. Hayward, Rob J. Center, Paul A. Ramsland, Anna C. Hearps, Gilda Tachedjian, Muriel Aldunate
Research Square (Research Square)
Catherine L Latham, Muriel Aldunate, David Tyssen, Adam Johnson, Joshua A. Hayward, Rob J. Center, Paul A. Ramsland, Anna C. Hearps, Gilda Tachedjian, Muriel Aldunate
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
Joshua A. Hayward, Gilda Tachedjian
The vaginal microbiome is a key determinant of a women’s sexual and reproductive health. There is an unmet need for effective non-antibiotic-based strategies to target bacterial vaginosis and its adverse sequelae.
Projects are available to determine the direct anti-HIV and bactericidal mechanisms of vaginal microbiota metabolites.
A collaborative research program aimed at providing life-saving health care for women and children in Papua New Guinea.