Synnate is a multi-disciplinary team lead by Paul Hertzog, Liz Hartland, Sam Forster from Hudson Institute of Medical Research & Christine Wells from University of Melbourne to create platforms & resources to promote Australia’s #host-microbiome #immunology research Paul Hertzog @mincle Elizabeth Hartland Sam Forster

Synnate is defining the importance of #host mucosal signalling pathways to understand molecular & biochemical consequences of mucosal disruption to the #microbiome & #innate response to allow us to go beyond models of association to intervention & restoration of mucosal health.

#MeetOurTeam Michelle Chonwerawong from Hudson Institute of Medical Research. Michelle's research in #Synnate will utilise microfluidic-based organ-on-a-chip technology to examine host mucosal responses to provide an understanding of how local mucosal signals influence the gut #microbiome.

#MeetOurTeam Jarny Choi from University of Melbourne. Dr Jarny Choi drives the bioinformatic strategies in #Synnate that will provide the necessary tools to understand, and predict, important pathways involved in host responses to human microbiota.

#MeetOurTeam Miguel A. Berrocal Rubio from University of Melbourne. Miguel A. Berrocal Rubio is investigating the role of macrophages during gut development and injury in the #Synnate program. Miguel’s doctoral work involves exploring the role of myeloid specific isoforms in maintaining a healthy gut.

Fantastic day at Melbourne Zoo with the #synnate team! Great discussions on model development progress. Love talking all things #immune cell related. Exciting to see the use of alternative models to explore host-#microbiome interactions.