John J. Miles
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research ,Australia
Biography
Associate Professor John Miles is an NHMRC Career Development Fellow Level 2 (2017-2020) and leads Molecular Immunology at the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Cairns. He also holds adjunct Associate Professor positions at University of Queensland, Griffith University and Cardiff University. A/Prof Miles is a leader in understanding the interplay between the human immune system and infectious disease and chronic conditions. A/Prof Miles has specialist expertise researching host/pathogen interactions and deconstructing the pathomechanisms of multiple human diseases. A/Prof Miles’ research into human immune system function has been recognised through 19 awards and prizes including the Centenary Medal from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for Distinguished Service to Medical Research and the Community and the 2013 Young Tall Poppy Science Award from the Federal Government & AIPS.