 
        Biological Sciences
If you are interested in investigating and experimenting to learn more about living organisms, a Biology major is for you. You’ll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of biology including plant and animal biology, cell and molecular biology, plus genetics and evolution.
Building on your in-depth knowledge of the basic principles of biology, you’ll have the opportunity to explore different areas of interest – focusing your studies on different courses to specialise in an area that most suits your career plans.
Research areas cover genetics, plant cell development, DNA damage, reproductive biology to name a few, with opportunities for biology graduates to embark on careers involving biochemistry, environmental/ecological biology for example, or to further study specific topics at a higher level.
Potential job opportunities for biology graduates include animal biologist, biochemist, botanist/plant scientist, environmental/ecological biologist, pathology assistant or research assistant.
Assoc Prof Geoffry De Iuliis
Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
By examining the biological factors of male infertility, Dr Geoffry De Iuliis’ work is helping to create new hope for millions of men and women struggling to conceive.
- Geoffry.Deiuliis@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217295
Assoc Prof Zamira Gibb
ARC Research Fellow
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Dr Zamira Gibb is a postdoctoral researcher in the field of equine fertility enhancement who works closely with industry to improve reproductive outcomes.
- Zamira.Gibb@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249215637
Assoc Prof Ian Grainge
Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Microbiology, Novel antibiotics, Site specific recombination
- Ian.Grainge@newcastle.edu.au
- 49217238
Assoc Prof Karl Hassan
Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Antimicrobial resistance, Membrane transport, Microbial genomics
- Karl.Hassan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217236
Dr Ben Long
Senior Lecturer in Molecular Plant Biology
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
My work focuses on understanding and harnessing the mechanisms cyanobacteria—commonly known as blue-green algae—use to capture carbon dioxide.
- Ben.Long@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240554137
Dr Tessa Lord
Senior Lecturer
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Dr Tessa Lord is a reproductive biologist specialising in spermatogenesis and spermatogonial stem cell biolog
- TESSA.LORD@NEWCASTLE.EDU.AU
- 0240553026
Dr Vanessa Melino
Lecturer
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Vanessa is a plant physiologist and molecular biologist. Her ambition is to domesticate new food crops that can grow with saline water and that have a low nitrogen footprint.
Professor Brett Nixon
Deputy Head of College
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
An investigator of indomitable spirit, Professor Brett Nixon is pursuing the mysteries of sperm dysfunction from multiple, linked perspectives.
- Brett.Nixon@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249216977
Dr Joseph Pegler
Program Convenor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Dr Joseph Pegler is a molecular plant biologist whose work aims to deliver food security for our increasing population.
- Joseph.Pegler@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249216129
Dr John Schjenken
Senior Lecturer
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Examining the impact of environmental exposures on seminal fluid immune regulatory factor synthesis. Building knowledge of the significance of seminal fluid extracellular vesicles in female immune regulatory function.
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