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Significant contributions to research field:
Transfer cell research: My contributions relative to this project are as a senior member of a team at Newcastle (with CI 2 A/Prof Christina Offler and including Prof John Patrick) producing internationally-competitive research on plant transfer cells. My research has used cell biological and EM techniques (Bulbert et al 1998 Protoplasma 201: 8-16; Talbot et al 2001, 2002, 2007; Vaughn et al 2007)) to provide new insights into the unique morphology of wall ingrowths in transfer cells, and is now using molecular genomics techniques to unravel the molecular regulation of both the induction of transfer cells (DP0664626 JP, DMcC, CO) and the building of reticulate papillate wall ingrowths (DP0556217 CO, DMcC; and this application). Our team is internationally recognized in this field of research as evidenced by invitation to author a major review on transfer cells (Offler et al 2003, Ann. Rev. Plant Biol.).
My specific input into studying transfer cell development includes co-supervising with A/P Offler the development of the dry-cleave procedure to visualize wall ingrowth morphology by SEM. This technique was instrumental in obtaining a detailed morphological understanding of how the complex wall ingrowth apparatus originates from discrete papillate projections of the parent wall (Talbot et al 2001), unlike other examples of localized wall deposition in plants, such as secondary wall thickenings. This technique was also used to define different categories of wall ingrowth morphology in transfer cells across the plant kingdom (Talbot et al 2002), and was used in our recent publication using Field Emission SEM to document for the first time a novel form of cellulose deposition which marks the initiation of wall ingrowth deposition (Talbot et al 2007). The use of this dry-cleave technique and related methodologies will contribute to achieving aspects of Aims 2 and 3 in this current application. My experience in molecular biology has also contributed heavily to successfully guiding implementation of the cDNA-AFLP which is identifying the complex levels of transcriptional regulation accompanying transfer cell development (see E3.4). When published, this new understanding of transfer cell biology will establish a paradigm shift in this field, away from the concept of identifying transfer cell-specific genes.
Other evidence of impact and contributions to the field:
Postgraduate Training: In the last 5 years I have co-supervised 4 PhD students to completion (Gear, Dibley, Talbot, Sheahan) each producing on average 3 major publications per thesis. One student (Sheahan) has been awarded an ARC-Post Doctoral Fellowship (2007-2009) to continue his research at Newcastle on organelle inheritance. Across this time I have also supervised or co-supervised 5 Honours students and two Masters students.
Conference Participation: I have a strong record of conference participation (48 abstracts since 1993), both national (ASPP, Annual General Meeting) and international (AmSPP, ICATP, Gordon Conf.), and presented invited Keynote lecture at Robertson Symp., Feb. 2000, Canberra.
Conference Organization: In my capacity as Cell Biology Rep (2007- ) for the Australian Society of Plant Physiologists (ASPP), I am on the ASPP Organizing Committee for ComBio 2007 (Sydney). This includes chairing the Symposia on Plant Cell Dynamics at this meeting.
Refereeing: I regularly referee for leading plant science journals (Plant Cell, Plant Journal, Plant Physiology, Planta, Functional Plant Biology, Protoplasma, Journal of Experimental Botany, Plant & Cell Physiol.) and have reviewed papers for both Cell Motil. Cytoskeleton and J. Neurobiology. I am regularly requested to review for national (ARC av. 2 grants/yr) and international granting agencies (NSF and USDA- av. 1.5 grants/yr for both; BSF, United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation). I have accepted the invitation from ARC to be an OzReader for 2007.
My contributions to the field of the plant cytoskeleton have been recognized by invitations to speak at the Gordon Conference on Plant and Fungal Cytoskeleton both personally and as a collaborative partner with Prof. CJ Staiger. I was invited to present a Keynote Address to the Robertson Symposium on Plant Cell Biology (Feb. 2000) to mark the retirement of Prof. B.E.S Gunning. I have been invited to write several reviews on the plant actin cytoskeleton, the most recent being a chapter contributing to an edited book on this topic (Actin: A Dynamic Framework For Multiple Plant Cell Functions. eds: CJ Staiger, F Baluska, D Volkmann & P Barlow) which has become a landmark text in this field.
Aspects of career:
Biotechnology Hexose transporters in tomato: With Prof. John Patrick (Plant Science Group, University of Newcastle) I have investigated the molecular biology of hexose transporters in developing tomato fruit. This research was supported by an ARC Large Grant (1996-1998) and more recently by an ARC-SPIRT Grant (2001-2004). This research has resulted to this point in two publications (Gear et al 2000, Dibley et al 2005) and establishment of an Australian Provisional Patent (#2006906647 Plants with increased hexose content Patrick, Dibley & McCurdy). Following establishment of the provisional patent (filing date: Nov 28, 2006), we are now preparing two manuscripts detailing this research. One, using RNAi technology, demonstrates for the first time the role of hexose transporters in regulating hexose uptake into tomato fruit, will be submitted to Plant Cell, while the second, using overexpression of heterologous transporters to achieve elevated hexose concentration in fruits, will be submitted to Nature Biotechnology.
Mechanisms of organelle inheritance in plants: I have also established a successful collaboration with A/Prof Ray Rose (Plant Science Group, University of Newcastle) investigating cytoskeletal regulation of organelle inheritance during plant cell division. This study formed the PhD research of Mr Michael Sheahan, and has provided the first evidence that plants use tightly regulated mechanisms to achieve accurate organelle partitioning at cell division. This research has resulted in 4 publications (Sheahan et al 2004a, 2004b, 2005, 2007) two reviews (Rose et al 2006a, 2006b, the latter an invited contribution to Encyclopedia of Life Sciences), and a third review (invited) in preparation. The Plant Journal paper has attracted widespread interest and was reviewed as a Faculty of 1000 publication (see B10.3), and the Plant Physiology paper introduced a new tool to visualize actin dynamics in plants which has now been adopted by the research community as the best available probe for this purpose.
Qualifications
- PhD, La Trobe University, 07/05/1984
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), La Trobe University, 18/05/1979
Research
Research keywords
- Plant cell and molecular biology
Research expertise
Research expertise in plant cell and molecular biology, focusing on the plant cytoskelton, cell wall and mamebrane transporters.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 060702 | Plant Cell And Molecular Biology | 70 |
| 060199 | Biochemistry And Cell Biology Not Elsewhere Classified | 15 |
| 060299 | Ecology Not Elsewhere Classified | 15 |
Memberships
Committee/Associations (relevant to research).
- American Society of Plant Biologists
- Cell Biology Representative - Australian Society of Plant Scientists
- Member, Organising Committee, ASPS ComBio 2007 - Australian Society of Plant Scientists
- The Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Student Academic Conduct Officer, Scholl of Environmental and Life Sciences
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Plant cell and molecular biology
Teaching expertise
Plant Cell and Molecular Biology, Plant Cell Development, Biomolecules, Advanced Laboratory Skills
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Highlighted Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
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| 2004 | Sheahan MB, Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, 'Organelle inheritance in plant cell division: the actin cytoskeleton is required for unbiased inheritance of chloroplasts, mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum in dividing protoplasts', Plant Journal, 37 379-390 (2004) [C1] DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-313X.2003.01967.x Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2003 | Offler CE, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, Talbot MJ, 'Transfer Cells: Cells Specialized for a Special Purpose', Annual Review of Plant Biology, 54 431-454 (2003) [C1] DOI: 10.1146/annurev.arplant.54.031902.134812 Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2005 | Sheahan MB, McCurdy DW, Rose RJ, 'Mitochondria as a connected population: ensuring continuity of the mitochondrial genome during plant cell dedifferentiation through massive mitochondrial fusion', The Plant Journal, 44 744-755 (2005) [C1] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-313X.2005.02561.x Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2004 | Sheahan MB, Staiger C, Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, 'A Green Fluorescent Protein Fusion to Actin-Binding Domain 2 of Arabidopsis Fimbrin Highlights New Features of a Dynamic Actin Cytoskeleton in Live Plant Cells', Plant Physiology, 136 3968-3978 (2004) [C1] Co-authors: RAY ROSE |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
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Chapter (8 outputs)
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| 2007 | Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, Sheahan MB, 'Plant mitochondria', Encyclopedia of Life Sciences, Nature Publishing Group, London 1-8 (2007) | ||
| 2006 | Rose RJ, Fitter JT, McCurdy DW, Sheahan MB, 'Mitochondrial Somatic Genetics and Homeotic Effects on Flower Morphology', Floriculture, Ornamental and Plant Biotechnology: advances and topical issues, Global Science Books, Isleworth, United Kingdom 210-215 (2006) [B1] Co-authors: JOHN FITTER, RAY ROSE | ||
| 2000 | McCurdy DW, Staiger CJ, 'Fimbrin', Actin: A Dynamic Framework for Multiple Plant Cell Functions, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht 87-101 (2000) | ||
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Journal article (49 outputs)
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| 2015 | Wolfenstetter S, Chakravorty D, Kula R, Urano D, Trusov Y, Sheahan MB, et al., 'Evidence for an unusual transmembrane configuration of AGG3, a class C G¿ subunit of Arabidopsis', Plant Journal, 81 388-398 (2015) DOI: 10.1111/tpj.12732 | ||
| 2014 | Zhang HM, Imtiaz MS, Laver DR, McCurdy DW, Offler CE, van Helden DF, Patrick JW, 'Polarized and persistent Ca2+ plumes define loci for formation of wall ingrowth papillae in transfer cells.', J Exp Bot, (2014) DOI: 10.1093/jxb/eru460 | Author URL Co-authors: DEREK LAVER, DIRK VANHELDEN, JOHN PATRICK | ||
| 2014 | Wolfenstetter S, Chakravorty D, Kula R, Urano D, Trusov Y, Sheahan MB, et al., 'Evidence for an unusual transmembrane configuration of AGG3, a class C G¿ subunit of Arabidopsis', Plant Journal, (2014) DOI: 10.1111/tpj.12732 | ||
| 2014 | McCurdy DW, Hueros G, 'Transfer cells', Frontiers in Plant Science, 5 (2014) | ||
| 2013 | Chinnappa KSA, Nguyen TTS, Hou J, Wu Y, McCurdy DW, 'Phloem parenchyma transfer cells in Arabidopsis - an experimental system to identify transcriptional regulators of wall ingrowth formation', Frontiers in Plant Science, 4 (2013) [C1] | ||
| 2012 | Andriunas FA, Zhang H, Xia X, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, 'Reactive oxygen species form part of a regulatory pathway initiating trans-differentiation of epidermal transfer cells in Vicia faba cotyledons', Journal of Experimental Botany, 63 3617-3630 (2012) [C1] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2011 | Andriunas FA, Zhang H, Weber H, McCurdy DW, Offler CE, Patrick JW, 'Glucose and ethylene signalling pathways converge to regulate trans-differentiation of epidermal transfer cells in Vicia narbonensis cotyledons', The Plant Journal, 68 987-998 (2011) [C1] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2011 | Chakravorty D, Trusov Y, Zhang W, Acharya BR, Sheahan MB, McCurdy DW, et al., 'An atypical heterotrimeric G-protein gamma-subunit is involved in guard cell K(+)-channel regulation and morphological development in Arabidopsis thaliana', The Plant Journal, 67 840-851 (2011) [C1] | ||
| 2010 | McCurdy DW, Dibley SJ, Cahyanegara R, Martin A, Patrick JW, 'Functional characterization and RNAi-mediated suppression reveals roles for hexose transporters in sugar accumulation by tomato fruit', Molecular Plant, 3 1049-1063 (2010) [C1] DOI: 10.1093/mp/ssq050 Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK | ||
| 2010 | Edwards J, Martin A, Andriunas FA, Offler CE, Patrick JW, McCurdy DW, 'GIGANTEA is a component of a regulatory pathway determining wall ingrowth deposition in phloem parenchyma transfer cells of Arabidopsis thaliana', The Plant Journal, 63 651-661 (2010) [C1] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-313x.2010.04269.x Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2010 | Zhou Y, Andriunas FA, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, 'An epidermal-specific ethylene signal cascade regulates trans-differentiation of transfer cells in Vicia faba cotyledons', New Phytologist, 185 931-943 (2010) [C1] DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2009.03136.x Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2009 | Dibley SJ, Zhou Y, Andriunas FA, Talbot MJ, Offler CE, Patrick JW, McCurdy DW, 'Early gene expression programs accompanying trans-differentiation of epidermal cells of Vicia faba cotyledons into transfer cells', New Phytologist, 182 863-877 (2009) [C1] DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2009.02822.x Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2009 | Staiger CJ, Sheahan MB, Khurana P, Wang X, McCurdy DW, Blanchoin L, 'Actin filament dynamics are dominated by rapid growth and severing activity in the Arabidopsis cortical array', Journal of Cell Biology, 184 269-280 (2009) [C1] | ||
| 2008 | McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, Offler CE, 'Wall ingrowth formation in transfer cells: Novel examples of localized wall deposition in plant cells', Current Opinion in Plant Biology, 11 653-661 (2008) [C1] DOI: 10.1016/j.pbi.2008.08.005 Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2007 | Sheahan MB, Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, 'Actin-filament-dependent remodeling of the vacuole in cultured mesophyll protoplasts', Protoplasma, 230 141-152 (2007) [C1] DOI: 10.1007/s00709-006-0236-5 Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2007 | Sheahan MB, Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, 'Mechanisms of organelle inheritance in dividing plant cells', Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, 49 1208-1218 (2007) [C1] DOI: 10.1111/j.1672-9072.2007.00523.x Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2007 | Talbot MJ, Wasteneys G, McCurdy DW, Offler CE, 'Deposition patterns of cellulose microfibrils in flange wall ingrowths of transfer cells indicate clear parallels with those of secondary wall thickenings', Functional Plant Biology, 34 307-313 (2007) [C1] DOI: 10.1071/fp06273 Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2007 | Talbot MJ, Wasteneys GO, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, 'Cellulose synthesis is required for deposition of reticulate wall ingrowths in transfer cells', Plant and Cell Physiology, 48 147-158 (2007) [C1] DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcl046 Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2007 | Vaughn KC, Talbot MJ, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, 'Wall ingrowths in epidermal transfer cells of Vicia faba cotyledons are modified primary walls marked by localized accumulations of arabinogalactan proteins', Plant and Cell Physiology, 48 159-168 (2007) [C1] DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcl047 Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2005 | Sheahan MB, McCurdy DW, Rose RJ, 'Mitochondria as a connected population: ensuring continuity of the mitochondrial genome during plant cell dedifferentiation through massive mitochondrial fusion', The Plant Journal, 44 744-755 (2005) [C1] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-313X.2005.02561.x Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2005 | Dibley SJ, Gear ML, Yang X, Rosche E, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, 'Temporal and spatial expression of hexose transporters in developing tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) fruit', Functional Plant Biology, 32 777-785 (2005) [C1] DOI: 10.1071/FP04224 Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2005 | Baluska F, Liners F, Hlavacka A, Schlicht M, Van Cutsem P, McCurdy DW, Menzel D, 'Cell wall pectins and xyloglucans are internalized into dividing root cells and accumulate within cell plates during cytokinesis', Protoplasma, 225 141-155 (2005) [C1] | ||
| 2004 | Sheahan MB, Staiger C, Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, 'A Green Fluorescent Protein Fusion to Actin-Binding Domain 2 of Arabidopsis Fimbrin Highlights New Features of a Dynamic Actin Cytoskeleton in Live Plant Cells', Plant Physiology, 136 3968-3978 (2004) [C1] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2004 | Sheahan MB, Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, 'Organelle inheritance in plant cell division: the actin cytoskeleton is required for unbiased inheritance of chloroplasts, mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum in dividing protoplasts', Plant Journal, 37 379-390 (2004) [C1] DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-313X.2003.01967.x Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2003 | Offler CE, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, Talbot MJ, 'Transfer Cells: Cells Specialized for a Special Purpose', Annual Review of Plant Biology, 54 431-454 (2003) [C1] DOI: 10.1146/annurev.arplant.54.031902.134812 Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2002 | Baluska F, Hlavacka A, Samaj J, Palme K, Robinson D, Matoh T, et al., 'F-actin-dependent endocytosis of cell wall pectins in meristematic root cells. Insights from Brefeldin A-induced compartments', Plant Physiology, 130 422-431 (2002) [C1] | ||
| 2002 | Talbot MJ, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, 'Transfer cell wall architecture: a contribution towards understanding localized wall deposition', Protoplasma, 219 197-209 (2002) [C1] Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2001 | Kovar DR, Gibbon BC, McCurdy DW, Staiger CJ, 'Fluorescently-labeled fimbrin decorates a dynamic actin filament network in live plant cells', Planta, 213 390-395 (2001) [C1] | ||
| 2001 | Talbot MJ, Franceschi VR, McCurdy DW, Offler CE, 'Wall ingrowth architecture in epidermal transfer cells of Vicia faba cotyledons', Protoplasma, 215 191-203 (2001) [C1] Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2001 | McCurdy DW, Kovar DR, Staiger CJ, 'Actin and actin-binding proteins in higher plants', Protoplasma, 215 89-104 (2001) [C1] | ||
| 2000 | Gear ML, McPhillips ML, Patrick JW, McCurdy DW, 'Hexose transporters of tomato:molecular cloning, expression analysis and functional characterization', PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 44 687-697 (2000) [C1] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK | ||
| 2000 | Kovar DR, Staiger CJ, Weaver EA, McCurdy DW, 'AtFim1 is an actin filament crosslinking protein from Arabidopsis thaliana', THE PLANT JOURNAL, 24 (5) 625-636 (2000) [C1] | ||
| 1999 | McCurdy DW, 'Is 2,3-butanedione monoxime an effective inhibitor of myosin-based activities in plant cells?', Protoplasma, 209 120-125 (1999) [C1] | ||
| 1998 | McCurdy DW, Kim S-Y, 'Molecular cloning of a novel fimbrin-like cDNA from Arabidopsis thaliana', Plant Molecular Biology, 36 23-31 (1998) [C1] | ||
| 1998 | Bulbert MW, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, 'Polarized microtubule deposition coincides with wall ingrowth formation in transfer cells of Vicia faba L. cotyledons', Protoplasma, 201 8-16 (1998) [C1] Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
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Review (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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| 2007 | Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, Sheahan MB, 'Plant mitochondria', Encyclopedia of Life Sciences (2007) [D1] Co-authors: RAY ROSE |
Conference (42 outputs)
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| 2013 | Nguyen S, Zimmerman K, Arun Chinnappa KS, Collings D, McCurdy DW, 'Asymmetric distribution of AtSWEET sucrose effluxers in phloem parenchyma transfer cells of Arabidopsis veins', Poster Abstracts, Sydney (2013) [E3] | ||
| 2013 | Wu Y, Hou J, Arun Chinnappa KS, Sheahan MB, McCurdy DW, 'Investigating roles for At3g04420 and At1g33060, two NAC-domain transcription factors, as master regulators of transfer cell development in Arabidopsis thaliana', Poster Abstracts, Sydney (2013) [E3] | ||
| 2012 | McCurdy DW, Hou J, Wu YB, Arun Chinnappa KS, Sheahan MB, 'Genetic regulation of phloem parenchyma transfer cell development in arabidopsis', Poster abstracts. Combio 2012, Adelaide, SA (2012) [E3] | ||
| 2012 | Zhang H, McCurdy DW, Offler CE, Patrick JW, 'Ethylene and ROS regulate CA2+ channel activity to direct wall ingrowth formation of transfer cells', Poster abstracts. Combio 2012, Adelaide, SA (2012) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2010 | Zhang H, Van Helden DF, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, 'A two-pore calcium channel is a component of the signalling cascade leading to wall ingrowth formation in transfer cells', Plant Membrane Biology 15th International Workshop, Adelaide 2010: Programme & Abstracts, Adelaide, S.A. (2010) [E3] Co-authors: DIRK VANHELDEN, JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2010 | Patrick JW, Dibley SJ, Martin A, Pugh D, McCurdy DW, 'Hexose transporters: The quiet achievers of sweeter outcomes', Plant Membrane Biology 15th International Workshop, Adelaide 2010: Programme & Abstracts, Adelaide, S.A. (2010) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK | ||
| 2010 | Talbot MJ, Zhang H, Patrick JW, McCurdy DW, Offler CE, 'Construction of reticulate walll ingrowth labyrinths of transfer cells', International Conference on Plant Vascular Biology 2010: PVB2010, Columbus, OH (2010) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2010 | Zhang H, Van Helden DF, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, 'Signalling related to solute and hormone transport I', Plant Membrane Biology 15th International Workshop, Adelaide 2010: Programme & Abstracts, Adelaide, S.A. (2010) [E3] Co-authors: DIRK VANHELDEN, JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2010 | Zhang H, Van Helden DF, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, 'Calcium is a component of the signalling cascade leading to wall ingrowth formation in transfer cells', International Conference on Plant Vascular Biology 2010: PVB2010, Columbus, OH (2010) [E3] Co-authors: DIRK VANHELDEN, JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2009 | Zhang H, Van Helden DF, McCurdy DW, Offler CE, Patrick JW, 'Calcium functions in the signalling cascade leading to wall ingrowth formation in transfer cells', ComBio 2009, Christchurch, NZ (2009) [E3] Co-authors: DIRK VANHELDEN, JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2009 | Staiger C, Sheahan MB, Khurana P, Wang X, McCurdy DW, Blanchoin L, 'Stochastic dynamics of actin filaments in the cortical array of Arabidopsis epidermal cells', Plant Biology 2009: Final Program, Honolulu, HI (2009) [E3] | ||
| 2009 | Patrick JW, Dibley SJ, Martin A, Ruan Y-L, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, 'Fruit loading of sugars: The quest for a sweeter outcome', ComBio 2009, Christchurch, NZ (2009) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER, YONG-LING RUAN | ||
| 2008 | Zhang H, Grant F, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, Offler CE, 'Calcium functions in the signalling cascade leading to wall ingrowth formation in transfer cells', Proceedings of the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Canberra, ACT (2008) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2008 | Andriunas FA, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, 'Reactive oxygen species regulate induction of transfer cell wall ingrowths in cotyledons of Vicia faba', Proceedings of the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Canberra, ACT (2008) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2008 | Edwards J, Offler CE, Patrick JW, McCurdy DW, 'Gigantea regulates transfer cell development in arabidopsis', Proceedings of the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Canberra, ACT (2008) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2008 | Sheahan MB, McCurdy DW, Rose RJ, 'Distinct inheritance mechanisms for non-DNA containing organelles in plant cells initiating cell division', Proceedings of the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Canberra, ACT (2008) [E3] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2008 | Offler CE, Dibley SJ, Zhou Y, Talbot MJ, Patrick JW, McCurdy DW, 'Transfer cells play a role in seed development: How are their ingrowth walls deposited?', Proceedings of the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Canberra, ACT (2008) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2007 | Offler CE, Talbot MJ, Dibley SJ, Vaughan KC, Wasteneys G, McCurdy DW, 'Cellulose provides the scaffolding for deposition of wall ingrowths in transfer cells', International Conference on Plant Vascular Biology 2007. Program and Abstract Book, Taipei, Taiwan (2007) [E3] Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2007 | Dibley SJ, Zhou Y, Talbot MJ, Offler CE, Patrick JW, McCurdy DW, 'Transcriptome profiling & transfer cell development', International Conference on Plant Vascular Biology 2007. Program and Abstract Book, Taipei, Taiwan (2007) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2007 | Dibley SJ, Zhou Y, Talbot MJ, Offler CE, Patrick JW, McCurdy DW, 'Transcriptome profiling reveals complex and extensive transcriptional regulation accompanying transfer cell development in epidermal cells of vicia faba cotyledon', Combined Conference Abstracts - ComBio 2007 Conference, Sydney (2007) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2007 | Sheahan MB, McCurdy DW, Rose RJ, 'Peroxisome-mediated detoxification of mitochondrial ros in dedifferentiating plant cells', Combined Conference Abstracts - ComBio 2007 Conference, Sydney (2007) [E3] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2007 | Sheahan MB, Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, 'Functional differences in vegetative actins observed in dedifferentiating plant cells', Combined Conference Abstracts - ComBio 2007 Conference, Sydney (2007) [E3] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2007 | Offler CE, Talbot MJ, McCurdy DW, 'The role of microtubules in building reticulate and flange wall ingrowths of transfer cells', Combined Conference Abstracts - ComBio 2007 Conference, Sydney (2007) [E3] Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2007 | Dibley SJ, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, 'Hexose/H* symporters LEHT1 and LEHT3 are key determinants of sugar accumulation in tomato fruit', Combined Conference Abstracts - ComBio 2007 Conference, Sydney (2007) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK | ||
| 2007 | Andriunas FA, Zhou Y, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, 'Ethylene is an inductive signal for transfer cell development in cotyledons of faba bean', Combined Conference Abstracts - ComBio 2007 Conference, Sydney (2007) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2006 | Zhou Y, Andriunas FA, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, Patrick JW, 'The Role of Ethylene in the Induction of Transfer Cells in Cotyledons of Faba Bean', Combined Conference Abstracts, Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane, QLD (2006) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2006 | Sheahan MB, Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, 'Molecular Dissection of Actin Cytoskeletal Involvement in Chloroplast Partitioning', Book of Abstracts, Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia (2006) [E3] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2006 | Dibley SJ, Talbot MJ, Vaughn K, Wasteneys GO, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, 'Cellulose is required for localized wall ingrowth deposition in transfer cells of Vicia faba cotyledons', ComBio 2006 Abstracts, Brisbane, QLD (2006) [E3] Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2006 | Sheahan MB, McCurdy DW, Rose RJ, 'Deciphering the Molecular Mechanism of Organelle Partitioning in Plant Cell Division', Conference Abstracts, Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane, QLD (2006) [E3] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2006 | Sheahan MB, McCurdy DW, Rose RJ, 'An Analysis of Organelle Partitioning Before Divisionin Mesophyll Protoplasts of Medicago Truncatula with GFP-Labelled Endoplasmic Reticulum or Actin Filaments', Handbook & Abstracts, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, QLD (2006) [E3] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2004 | Sheahan MB, McCurdy DW, Rose RJ, 'Maintaining Mitochondrial and Mitochondrial Genome Continuity: Inheritance processes in divising tobacco Mesophyll Protoplasts', ComBio Conference Abstracts, Perth (2004) [E3] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2003 | Talbot MJ, Wasteneys GO, McCurdy DW, Offler CE, 'Cellulose microfibrils act as a scaffold for localized cell wall deposition in transfer cells', Australian Society of Plant Scientists 43rd Annual Meeting, Melbourne (2003) [E3] Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2003 | Sheahan MB, Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, 'Unbiased inheritance of chloroplasts, mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum in protoplasts acquiring totipotency requires actin filaments', ComBio Combined Conference Abstracts, Melbourne (2003) [E3] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2003 | Sheahan MB, McCurdy DW, Rose RJ, 'Organelle Inheritance in dividing protoplasts is actin dependent', 7th International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology Book of Abstracts, Barcelona, Spain (2003) [E3] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2003 | Gao L, McCurdy DW, Staiger CJ, 'Biochemical and genetic analysis of the Arabidopsis fimbrin gene family', 14th International Conference on Arabidopsis Research: Abstracts, Madison, WI (2003) [E3] | ||
| 2002 | Sheahan MB, McCurdy DW, Rose RJ, 'Cytoplasmic inheritance in dedifferentiating plant cells is cytoskeleton-dependent', Proceedings of the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Sydney, NSW (2002) [E3] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2002 | Talbot MJ, Wasteneys GO, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, 'Cellulose microfibril orientation in transfer cells', Australian Society of Plant Physiologists 42nd Annual Meeting, Sydney (2002) [E3] Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2001 | Sheahan MB, Rose RJ, McCurdy DW, 'Actin filaments are required for accurate chloroplast segregation in regenerating Nicotiana Tabacum mesophyll protoplasts', Australian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Incorp - Combio 2001, Canberra, ACT (2001) [E3] Co-authors: RAY ROSE | ||
| 2001 | Talbot MJ, McCurdy DW, Offler CE, 'Wall ingrowth deposition in transfer cells', Australian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Incorp - Combio 2001, Canberra, ACT (2001) [E3] Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2001 | Talbot MJ, McCurdy DW, Offler CE, 'Wall ingrowth deposition in transfer cells', 9th International Cell Wall Meeting, Toulouse, France (2001) [E3] Co-authors: TINA OFFLER | ||
| 2001 | Patrick JW, Gear ML, Rosche E, Offler CE, McCurdy DW, 'Spatial and temporal expression of hexose transporter genes in developing tomato fruit', Australian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Incorp - Combio 2001, Canberra ACT (2001) [E3] Co-authors: JOHN PATRICK, TINA OFFLER | ||
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Other (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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| 2013 | Arun Chinnappa KS, Hou J, Wu Y, Sheahan M, McCurdy DW, 'Identification of two MYB-related transcription factors, At4g09450 and At2g38090, as putative regulators of wall ingrowth deposition in phloem parenchyma transfer cells', ( pp.1-2): ICAR (2013) [O1] |
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- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.Expansion and Upgrade of the Newcastle Plant Growth Facility$230,000
Expansion and Upgrade of the Newcastle Plant Growth Facility$195,000
Refurbishment of the Newcastle Plant Growth Facility$160,000
Faculty PVC Conference Assistance Grant 2013$1,670
2011 Emerging Research Leaders Program$15,000
Using the vte2 mutant to discover transciptional regulators of transfer cell development in the model higher plant Arabidopsis thaliana$14,000
Immunolocalisation of AtSWEET11, the long sought-after sucrose efflux transporter responsible for phloem loading in Arabidopsis thaliana$10,000
Specialised Greenhouse Space for New Initiatives
$500,000
Wall Ingrowth Formation in Plant Transfer Cells - Discovering Regulatory Transcription Factor Cascades$294,000
Laser microdissection microscopy system for cell and development biology$350,000
Laser microdissection microscopy system for cell and development biology$215,000
ARE - Researcher of the Year 2010$10,000
Faculty of Science and IT - Award for Research Excellence$2,000
Electron Microscopes for Nanometer-scale Imaging/Microanalysis in the Materials, Biological, Physical, Engineering and Chemical Sciences$650,000
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy for Live Cell Imaging$275,000
Electron Microscopes for Nanometer-scale Imaging/Microanalysis in the Materials, Biological, Physical, Engineering and Chemical Sciences$70,000
ComBio 2008 (Combined Annual Meeting of ASPS, ASBMB, ANZSCDB), National Convention Centre Canberra, 21/9/2008 - 25/9/2008$1,110
Functional characterisation of membrane transporters responsible for sugar accumulation in tomato fruit$8,273
International Conference on Plant Vascular Biology 2007, Academic Sinica Taipei, Taiwan, 7/5/2007 - 11/5/2007$2,500
Induction of Plant Transfer Cells - Discovering Regulatory Networks$322,000
8th International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology, Adelaide Convention Centre, 20 - 25/8/2006$1,500
Plant Transfer Cells - Discovering the Mechanisms of Wall Ingrowth Formation$300,000
High throughput proteomics - Thermo Finnigan ProteomeX LCQ Integrated Proteomicis Workstation$207,189
Upgrade and expansion of Newcastle Plant Growth Facility$329,504
Mechanisms of wall ingrowth deposition intransfer cells.$9,500
ComBio 2003 28/0903 to 2/10/03$873
Molecular and cellular analysis of cell division induction in totipotent plant cells$6,000
Gordon Research Conference on the Plant and Fungal Cytoskeleton New Hampshire, 11-16 August 2002$1,425
The role of the cytoskeleton in regulating development of plant transfer cells.$12,000
Analysis of the biochemical and live cell properties of the fimbrin family of actin-binding proteins in Arabidopsis thaliana.$7,000
Genetic engineering of enhanced sweetness and flavour in tomato fruit$78,240
Genetic engineering of enhanced sweetness and flavour in tomato fruit$30,000
The Role of the Cytoskeleton During Differentialtion of Transfer Cells.$7,000
Functional Characterisation of the Fimbrin-Like Gene Family in Arabidopsis Thaliana.$5,000
Gordon Research Conference.$2,400
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope Facility.$203,107
The role of the cell cytoskeleton during differentiation of transfer cells$7,000
Specialised Environmental Space for Newcastle Plant Growth$250,000
Functional characterization of novel actin filament-bundling proteins and their genes identified in the higher plant Arabidopsis thaliana.$3,000
Gordon Research Conference: The Plant and Fungal Cytoskeleton, USA 9-13 August 1998$1,866
Molecular biology of plasma membrane hexose porters in developing tomato fruit$180,000
Laboratory Upgrade$17,600
Molecular cloning of myosin light chain genes in higher plants$14,000
Gordon Conference (Plant & Fungal Cytoskeleton)(New Hampshire) and ASPP Annual Meeting (North Carolina)$2,083
94,95,96 GRANT. Molecular control of plant cell morphogenesis: actin-binding proteins and their genes.$135,264
Molecular Control of Plant Cell Morphogenesis: actin-binding Proteins and their genes.$9,500
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 46 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $5,146,604 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2014 (2 grants)
Expansion and Upgrade of the Newcastle Plant Growth Facility$230,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy, Professor Christopher Grof, Doctor Andy Eamens, Associate Professor Yong-Ling Ruan, Conjoint Professor Christina Offler | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $230,000 | 2014 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1300636 | ||
Expansion and Upgrade of the Newcastle Plant Growth Facility$195,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy, Professor Christopher Grof, Doctor Andy Eamens, Associate Professor Yong-Ling Ruan, Conjoint Professor Christina Offler | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $195,000 | 2014 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1300231 | ||
2013 (2 grants)
Refurbishment of the Newcastle Plant Growth Facility$160,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy, Professor Christopher Grof, Associate Professor Yong-Ling Ruan, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose, Conjoint Professor Christina Offler | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $160,000 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1200380 | ||
Faculty PVC Conference Assistance Grant 2013$1,670
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Science & IT
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| PVC Conference Assistance Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,670 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1401171 | ||
2012 (3 grants)
2011 Emerging Research Leaders Program$15,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Emerging Research Leaders Program | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $15,000 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1200646 | ||
Using the vte2 mutant to discover transciptional regulators of transfer cell development in the model higher plant Arabidopsis thaliana$14,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Science & IT
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Strategic Small Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $14,000 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1401101 | ||
Immunolocalisation of AtSWEET11, the long sought-after sucrose efflux transporter responsible for phloem loading in Arabidopsis thaliana$10,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Science & IT
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Strategic Initiative Research Fund (SIRF) | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1401026 | ||
2011 (2 grants)
Specialised Greenhouse Space for New Initiatives
$500,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Christopher Grof, Associate Professor Yong-Ling Ruan, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $500,000 | 2011 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000631 | ||
Wall Ingrowth Formation in Plant Transfer Cells - Discovering Regulatory Transcription Factor Cascades$294,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $294,000 | 2011 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1000128 | ||
2010 (4 grants)
Laser microdissection microscopy system for cell and development biology$350,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Eileen McLaughlin, Conjoint Professor Keith Jones, Laureate Professor John Aitken, Associate Professor Brett Nixon, Doctor Shaun Roman, Professor Alan Brichta, Doctor Rick Thorne, Doctor Doug Smith, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose, Professor Christopher Grof, Emeritus Professor Leonie Ashman, Professor Gordon Burns, Doctor Brett Graham, Associate Professor Paul Tooney, Professor Roger Smith, Laureate Professor Paul Foster, Professor Trevor Day, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $350,000 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0190369 | ||
Laser microdissection microscopy system for cell and development biology$215,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Eileen McLaughlin, Conjoint Professor Keith Jones, Laureate Professor John Aitken, Associate Professor Brett Nixon, Doctor Shaun Roman, Professor Alan Brichta, Doctor Rick Thorne, Doctor Doug Smith, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose, Professor Christopher Grof, Emeritus Professor Leonie Ashman, Professor Gordon Burns, Doctor Brett Graham, Associate Professor Paul Tooney, Professor Roger Smith, Laureate Professor Paul Foster, Professor Trevor Day, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $215,000 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G1000874 | ||
ARE - Researcher of the Year 2010$10,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Award for Research Excellence | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G1001075 | ||
Faculty of Science and IT - Award for Research Excellence$2,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Award for Research Excellence | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,000 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G1001019 | ||
2009 (3 grants)
Electron Microscopes for Nanometer-scale Imaging/Microanalysis in the Materials, Biological, Physical, Engineering and Chemical Sciences$650,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Erich Kisi, Professor Scott Donne, Doctor Vicki Keast, Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Melchers, Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Professor John O'Connor, Professor Reza Moheimani, Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Professor Dirk Van Helden, Professor Bruce King, Professor Geoffrey Evans, Professor Hugh Dunstan, Doctor Geoffrey MacFarlane, Associate Professor Yong-Ling Ruan, Doctor Severine Roselli, Doctor Minjie Lin, Professor Christopher Grof, Doctor Silvia Frisia, Doctor Rebecca Lim, Doctor Heber Sugo, Doctor Jennifer Forrester, Doctor Olivier Buzzi, Doctor Andrew Fleming, Professor Erica Wanless, Doctor Clovia Holdsworth, Doctor Russell Drysdale, Professor Stephen Fityus, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Doctor De Zhu | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $650,000 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0189120 | ||
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy for Live Cell Imaging$275,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Keith Jones, Professor Eileen McLaughlin, Laureate Professor John Aitken, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose, Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Emeritus Professor Leonie Ashman, Professor Gordon Burns, Professor Dirk Van Helden, Doctor Nikki Verrills, Associate Professor Brett Nixon, Doctor Shaun Roman, Associate Professor Yong-Ling Ruan, Doctor Rick Thorne, Professor Mike Calford | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $275,000 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0189038 | ||
Electron Microscopes for Nanometer-scale Imaging/Microanalysis in the Materials, Biological, Physical, Engineering and Chemical Sciences$70,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Erich Kisi, Professor Scott Donne, Doctor Vicki Keast, Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Melchers, Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Professor John O'Connor, Professor Reza Moheimani, Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Professor Dirk Van Helden, Professor Bruce King, Professor Geoffrey Evans, Professor Hugh Dunstan, Doctor Geoffrey MacFarlane, Associate Professor Yong-Ling Ruan, Doctor Severine Roselli, Doctor Minjie Lin, Professor Christopher Grof, Doctor Silvia Frisia, Doctor Rebecca Lim, Doctor Heber Sugo, Doctor Jennifer Forrester, Doctor Olivier Buzzi, Doctor Andrew Fleming, Professor Erica Wanless, Doctor Clovia Holdsworth, Doctor Russell Drysdale, Professor Stephen Fityus, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Doctor De Zhu | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) Partner funding | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $70,000 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0190441 | ||
2008 (1 grants)
ComBio 2008 (Combined Annual Meeting of ASPS, ASBMB, ANZSCDB), National Convention Centre Canberra, 21/9/2008 - 25/9/2008$1,110
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,110 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189550 | ||
2007 (2 grants)
Functional characterisation of membrane transporters responsible for sugar accumulation in tomato fruit$8,273
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Pilot Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $8,273 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0187849 | ||
International Conference on Plant Vascular Biology 2007, Academic Sinica Taipei, Taiwan, 7/5/2007 - 11/5/2007$2,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,500 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0187777 | ||
2006 (2 grants)
Induction of Plant Transfer Cells - Discovering Regulatory Networks$322,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Conjoint Professor Christina Offler | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $322,000 | 2006 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0185249 | ||
8th International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology, Adelaide Convention Centre, 20 - 25/8/2006$1,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,500 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0186879 | ||
2005 (2 grants)
Plant Transfer Cells - Discovering the Mechanisms of Wall Ingrowth Formation$300,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $300,000 | 2005 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0184327 | ||
High throughput proteomics - Thermo Finnigan ProteomeX LCQ Integrated Proteomicis Workstation$207,189
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Laureate Professor John Aitken, Professor Eileen McLaughlin, Professor Peter Lewis, Conjoint Associate Professor Renate Griffith, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose, Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Professor Adam McCluskey, Emeritus Professor Ellak Von Nagy-Felsobuki, Emeritus Professor Peter Dunkley, Associate Professor Phillip Dickson, Emeritus Professor John Rostas, Emeritus Professor Leonie Ashman, Professor Gordon Burns, Laureate Professor Paul Foster, Conjoint Professor Peter Gibson, Professor Roger Smith, Professor Alistair Sim, Associate Professor Paul Tooney, Dr Fraser Ross | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $207,189 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0184185 | ||
2004 (2 grants)
Upgrade and expansion of Newcastle Plant Growth Facility$329,504
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose, Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Mr Michael Cole, Doctor Geoffrey MacFarlane, Professor John Rodger | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $329,504 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0183029 | ||
Mechanisms of wall ingrowth deposition intransfer cells.$9,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $9,500 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0183471 | ||
2003 (1 grants)
ComBio 2003 28/0903 to 2/10/03$873
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $873 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0183737 | ||
2002 (2 grants)
Molecular and cellular analysis of cell division induction in totipotent plant cells$6,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $6,000 | 2002 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0181467 | ||
Gordon Research Conference on the Plant and Fungal Cytoskeleton New Hampshire, 11-16 August 2002$1,425
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,425 | 2002 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0181995 | ||
2001 (2 grants)
The role of the cytoskeleton in regulating development of plant transfer cells.$12,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Professor V Franceschi, Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $12,000 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0180129 | ||
Analysis of the biochemical and live cell properties of the fimbrin family of actin-binding proteins in Arabidopsis thaliana.$7,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy, Assoc. Prof C Staiger | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $7,000 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0180131 | ||
2000 (5 grants)
Genetic engineering of enhanced sweetness and flavour in tomato fruit$78,240
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Strategic Partnerships with Industry - Research & Training Scheme (SPIRT) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $78,240 | 2000 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0178642 | ||
Genetic engineering of enhanced sweetness and flavour in tomato fruit$30,000
Funding Body: Yates Vegetable Seeds Pty Ltd
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| SPIRT Partner funding | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $30,000 | 2000 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0181250 | ||
The Role of the Cytoskeleton During Differentialtion of Transfer Cells.$7,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $7,000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0178974 | ||
Functional Characterisation of the Fimbrin-Like Gene Family in Arabidopsis Thaliana.$5,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $5,000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0178975 | ||
Gordon Research Conference.$2,400
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,400 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0180304 | ||
1999 (2 grants)
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope Facility.$203,107
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Laureate Professor John Aitken, Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose, Doctor Tim Roberts, Conjoint Associate Professor Russell Jones, Doctor John Clulow, Emeritus Professor John Rostas, Professor Alistair Sim, Professor Gordon Burns, Conjoint Professor Loris Chahl, DR DAVID KAY | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Large Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $203,107 | 1999 | 1999 |
| GNo:G0177945 | ||
The role of the cell cytoskeleton during differentiation of transfer cells$7,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $7,000 | 1999 | 1999 |
| GNo:G0178190 | ||
1998 (3 grants)
Specialised Environmental Space for Newcastle Plant Growth$250,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose, Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Mr Michael Cole | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Large Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $250,000 | 1998 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0177584 | ||
Functional characterization of novel actin filament-bundling proteins and their genes identified in the higher plant Arabidopsis thaliana.$3,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $3,000 | 1998 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0177294 | ||
Gordon Research Conference: The Plant and Fungal Cytoskeleton, USA 9-13 August 1998$1,866
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,866 | 1998 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0180348 | ||
1996 (1 grants)
Molecular biology of plasma membrane hexose porters in developing tomato fruit$180,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Large Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $180,000 | 1996 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0175260 | ||
1995 (3 grants)
Laboratory Upgrade$17,600
Funding Body: Department of Education, Training & Youth Affairs
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor John Patrick, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Conjoint Professor Christina Offler, Mr Michael Cole | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Infrastructure Block Grant (RIBG) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $17,600 | 1995 | 1995 |
| GNo:G0175592 | ||
Molecular cloning of myosin light chain genes in higher plants$14,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $14,000 | 1995 | 1995 |
| GNo:G0174848 | ||
Gordon Conference (Plant & Fungal Cytoskeleton)(New Hampshire) and ASPP Annual Meeting (North Carolina)$2,083
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,083 | 1995 | 1995 |
| GNo:G0175536 | ||
1994 (1 grants)
94,95,96 GRANT. Molecular control of plant cell morphogenesis: actin-binding proteins and their genes.$135,264
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Large Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $135,264 | 1994 | 1996 |
| GNo:G0172923 | ||
1993 (1 grants)
Molecular Control of Plant Cell Morphogenesis: actin-binding Proteins and their genes.$9,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor David McCurdy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| New Staff Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $9,500 | 1993 | 1993 |
| GNo:G0172983 | ||
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Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 4 |
|---|---|
| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 3.1 |
For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2017 | PhD (Biological Sciences) | Principal Supervisor | Investigating a Role for NAC Transcription Factors as Master Regulators of Transfer Cell Development in Arabidopsis Thaliana |
| 2013 | 2017 | PhD (Biological Sciences) | Principal Supervisor | Discovering Transcription Factors Regulating Wall Ingrowth Formation in Transfer Cells Using Arabidopsis Thaliana |
| 2012 | 2016 | PhD (Biological Sciences) | Principal Supervisor | Investigating Signals Regulating Transfer Cell Development in the Model Flowering Plant Arabidopsis thaliana |
| 2011 | 2015 | PhD (Biological Sciences) | Principal Supervisor | Discovering Transcription Factors Regulating Wall Ingrowth Formation in Plant Transfer Cells |
Past Supervision
| Year | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PhD (Biological Sciences) | Co-Supervisor | Discovering Roles of Calcium and Cortical Microtubules in Directing Ingrowth Wall Formation During Trans-Differentiation of Epidermal Cells to a Transfer Cell Morphology |
| 2011 | PhD (Biological Sciences) | Co-Supervisor | Transfer Cell Trans-differentiation in Vicia Faba Cotyledons: Regulatory Roles of Ethylene, Glucose and Reactive Oxygen Species |
| 2007 | PhD (Biological Sciences) | Co-Supervisor | Towards an Understanding of Organelle Inheritance Processes During Plant Cell Dedifferentiation |
| 2006 | PhD (Biological Sciences) | Co-Supervisor | Investigating mechanisms of localized wall ingrowth deposition in transfer cells |
| 2005 | PhD (Biological Sciences) | Principal Supervisor | The Role of Hexose/H+ Symporters in Sugar Accumulation by Fruit of Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum) |
| 2001 | PHD Biol Sc Not Elsewhere Classifd University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor | Molecular biology of hexose transporters in tomato fruit |
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Associate Professor David McCurdy
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 5879 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 5472 |
| David.McCurdy@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Associate Professor School of Environmental and Life Sciences Faculty of Science and Information Technology |
| Focus Area | Biological Sciences |
| Office | BG13, Biological Sciences, Callaghan University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/david-mccurdy |
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