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Dr Sam Manna

Dr Sam Manna

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Dr Sam Manna is a microbiologist who completed his PhD in the Department of Microbiology at La Trobe University in 2014 focusing on horizontal gene transfer and the regulation of mitochondrial gene expression in protozoa. He then worked as an Associate Lecturer in the same department, supervising honours research projects and lecturing to undergraduate microbiology students in the areas of microbial genetics and infectious diseases.

In 2015, Sam joined the Pneumococcal Research group at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute as a Research Officer. His research involves investigating the biology, genetics and virulence of the bacterial pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae. Sam has attracted over $130,000 in funding and has also received multiple awards in recognition of his work including the Robert Austrian Research Award in Pneumococcal Vaccinology and the Australian Society for Microbiology Jim Pittard Award.
Dr Sam Manna is a microbiologist who completed his PhD in the Department of Microbiology at La Trobe University in 2014 focusing on horizontal gene transfer and the regulation of mitochondrial gene expression in protozoa. He then worked as an...
Dr Sam Manna is a microbiologist who completed his PhD in the Department of Microbiology at La Trobe University in 2014 focusing on horizontal gene transfer and the regulation of mitochondrial gene expression in protozoa. He then worked as an Associate Lecturer in the same department, supervising honours research projects and lecturing to undergraduate microbiology students in the areas of microbial genetics and infectious diseases.

In 2015, Sam joined the Pneumococcal Research group at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute as a Research Officer. His research involves investigating the biology, genetics and virulence of the bacterial pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae. Sam has attracted over $130,000 in funding and has also received multiple awards in recognition of his work including the Robert Austrian Research Award in Pneumococcal Vaccinology and the Australian Society for Microbiology Jim Pittard Award.

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  • Do, LAH, Tsedenbal, N, Khishigmunkh, C, Tserendulam, B, Altanbumba, L, Luvsantseren, D, Ulziibayar, M, Suuri, B, Narangerel, D, Tsolmon, B, et al. Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Influenza Infections in Children in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 2015-2021.. Influenza Other Respir Viruses 18(5) : e13303 2024
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  • Manning, J, Manna, S, Dunne, EM, Bongcaron, V, Pell, CL, Patterson, NL, Kuil, SD, Dhar, P, Goldblatt, D, Kim Mulholland, E, et al. Immunization with a whole cell vaccine reduces pneumococcal nasopharyngeal density and shedding, and middle ear infection in mice.. Vaccine 42(7) : 1714 -1722 2024
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  • Manna, S, Werren, JP, Ortika, BD, Bellich, B, Pell, CL, Nikolaou, E, Gjuroski, I, Lo, S, Hinds, J, Tundev, O, et al. Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 33G: genetic, serological, and structural analysis of a new capsule type.. Microbiol Spectr 12(1) : e0357923 2024
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  • Manna, S, Dunne, EM, Ortika, BD, Pell, C, Kama, M, Russell, FM, Mungun, T, Mulholland, EK, Hinds, J, Satzke, C. Discovery of a Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 33F capsular polysaccharide locus that lacks wcjE and contains a wcyO pseudogene. 308767 2024
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  • Manna, S, McAuley, J, Jacobson, J, Nguyen, CD, Ullah, A, Williamson, V, Mulholland, EK, Wijburg, O, Phipps, S, Satzke, C. Synergism and antagonism of bacterial-viral co-infection in the upper respiratory tract. 2024
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