Dr Dezerae Cox

Group Leader

proteostasis · aggregation · proteomics · single-molecule super-resolution microscopy · python

Dr Cox is a Lecturer in Cell & Molecular Biology and Senior Research Fellow. After three years at the University of Cambridge as a Lady Edith Wolfson Junior Non-Clinical Research Fellow, Dezerae joined the University of Wollongong in 2024 where her research team, the NERVLAB, is now supported by the Australian Research Council and National Health and Medical Research Council to explore the role of endogenous retroviruses in human health and disease.

Dylan Norris

Undergraduate Research Student (Honours)

Dylan Norris is currently a fourth-year undergraduate student undertaking his Honours research. Dylan is leading the development of a novel single-molecule assay for characterising protein aggregates of SOD1 derived from experimental model systems such as cells and mice. This assay will eventually allow us to profile aggregates from human samples, including from individuals living with motor neuron disease, to better understand their disease presentation, progression, and potentially prognosis.

Jay Hill

Undergraduate Research Student (SCIP)

Jay Hill is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Wollongong. His research project is focused on developing an in-house method to produce custom silicon gaskets compatible with single-molecule and super-resolution microscopy. Success of his project will enable us to profile extremely small volumes of samples in high-throughput, significantly improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our novel assay platforms

Annaliese Cox

Post-graduate Intern

Annaliese Cox is interning at Molecular Horizons, University of Wollongong, where she's engaged in NERVLAB's groundbreaking research on endogenous retroviruses and their impact on human neurobiology. Annaliese completed her Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science (Cell and Molecular Biology) in 2023 with Distinction. Annaliese's academic success has been recognised by her position on the Golden Key International Honours Society for being amongst the top 15% of students globally. Her project involves developing novel cell models to decouple the transcription and translation of endogenous retrovirus proteins and their mRNA. Motivated by a genuine curiosity for science and a desire to inspire future generations, Annaliese's internship journey is driven by her passion for bridging the gap between research and education. Annaliese is currently completing a Master of Teaching (Secondary Science) and hopes this experience will enrich her own personal lab experience, and also the experience of her future students in STEM.