Applied Clinical and Therapies Staff

Dr. Sue Lee

 
  Completed a BA (Biological Sciences) at Macquarie University, a research Masters degree at Griffith University and a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Queensland. After working as a scientific officer in government analytical laboratories, hospital pathology laboratories and intertiary institutions Dr.Lee became a lecturer at Griffith University in 1992, with special responsibilities for laboratory classes which supplement and illustrate the theoretical material presented to the students. Dr. Lee is particularly interested in helping students to understand practical applications, to improve problem-solving skills by integrating and applying knowledge gleaned from several disciplines and to develop skill and confidence in performing practical scientific investigations. Current research is examining the role of the thymus gland in stress responses, using the toad as a model. Previous research has focussed on identifying and characterising allergens, and examining the immune response to these proteins, as well as identifying novel and potentially useful insect proteins. A joint supervisor for a PhD student in the field of Aviation Medicine, three M.Phil students, two Masters students in Clinical Biochemistry and an honorary research fellow is currently undertaking investigations on the thymus and stress response.