Dr Kirsten Benkendorff, School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University

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Dr Kirsten Benkendorff - Current and Recent Postgraduate and Honours Students in Molluscan Research Lab

Postgraduate students

Rachel Przeslawski
Ph.D. 2005, University of Wollongong, Co-principle supervisor with Assoc. Prof. Andy Davis.
“Sunburnt sea snails: The role of ultraviolet radiation in the development of encapsulated embryos from temperate rocky shores”.

Shaba Fatima Vakalia
2004-2005. Master of Biotechnology Studies, Flinders University.
“Antimicrobial activity in the haemolymph of two Haliotis species and the effect of a dietary immunostimulant”.

Ana Glavinic
2003- Ph.D. candidate. Flinders University, Principle supervisor (co-supervised by Dr Greg Rouse S.A. Museum).
“Evolution of the Neotrigonia (Bivalvia: Trigonioida)”

Kara Vine
2003- Ph.D. CandidateUniversity of Wollongong. Co-supervised with Dr Marie Ranson and Prof John Bremner.
“Investigation into the cytotoxic Properties of Isatin-derived compounds and potential use in targeted cancer therapy”

Michael Roberts
2003- Ph.D. candidate Flinders University, Co-principle supervisor with Dr John Carragher (SARDI)
“Determination of flesh quality attributes of under-valued large southern rock lobsters”

Neil Collier
2004- Ph.D. candidate. Flinders University, Co-supervisor with Dr Duncan Mackay.
“Monitoring butterfly populations in the Adelaide Metropolitan Region”

Chantel Westly
2004- Ph.D. candidate Flinders University
“A proposed functional role for brominated indole derivatives in the chemical defense of Dicathais orbita”

Yan Li
2005- Ph.D. candidate Finders University, Co-supervisor with Dr Jian Qin and Dr Xiaxu Li (SARDI).
“Effects of Reproduction on the Physiology and Immune System of Pacific Oysters”

Patrick Laffy
2006 – Ph.D. candidate Flinders University, Co-principle supervisor with Dr Catherine Abbott.
“Gene expression in the hypobranchial gland of Dicathais orbita: A bioinformatics approach”

Warwick Noble
2006 – Ph.D. candidate Flinders University, Principle Supervisor with Dr James Harris (co-supervisor).
“Larval ecology and settlement of the predatory gastropod Dicathais orbita”

Current Honours Students

Aleksandra Bogdanovic
2006 B.Sc. Honours candidate, Flinders University, Co-supervised with Dr Claire Lennehan.
“Isolation and mode of action of a marine antibiotic, tyriverdin, from Dicathais orbita”

Kiren Liversage
2006 B.Sc. Honours Flinders University
“The role of physical and biotic factors in the distribution of chitons in intertidal boulder fields”

Angela Dutton
2006 B.Sc. Honours Flinders University, co-supervised by Prof. Peter Fairweather.
“Physical variables influencing rocky intertidal reef communities in South Australia: A biodiversity assessment with implications for re-evaluation of the current locations of marine reserves in the state”

Skye Woodcock
B.Sc. Honours Flinders University
“Juvenile growth rates and dietary preferences in the marine whelk Dicathais orbita”

Past Honours Students at Flinders University

Norman (Sze Hao) Lim
2006. B.Sc. Honours 1st Class, Flinders University
“Antifouling properties of molluscan egg capsules”

Patrick Laffy
2005. B.Sc. Honours 1st Class, Flinders University, Co-supervised by Dr Catherine Abbott.
“Genes expressed in the hypobranchial gland of Dicathais orbita”

Agnes Cantin
2004. B.Sc. Honours 1st Class Flinders University 2004
“Investigation of surrogates for intertidal biodiversity assessment on rocky intertidal shores in S.A.”

Warwick Noble
2004. B.Sc. Honours (Biology) 2nd Class, 1st Division, Flinders University, Co-supervised by Dr Sue Murray-Jones (Coast and Marine, Dept. Environment and Heritage S.A.).
“Survey methodologies and the distribution and abundance of Dicathais orbita in South Australia: population characteristics and appropriateness of techniques”

Past Honours Students at University of Wollongong

Amanda Watson
2002 (co-supervised with Assoc. Prof. Andrew Davis). B. Sc. Honours (Biology) 1st Class, Awarded a University of Wollongong Medal.
“The palatability and nutritional qualities of molluscan egg masses”

John Grant
2002. B. Biotechnology Honours 2nd Class 1st Division, University of Wollongong
“Antibacterial properties of the haemolymph of molluscs”

Kara Vine
2002. B. Biotechnology Honours 2nd Class 1st Division (thesis 1st class), UoW
“Cytotoxicity of molluscan extracts and natural products”

Robyn Wosinski
2002 (co-supervised with Dr Tim Lynch, Jervis Bay Marine Park) B. Env. Sci. Honours 1st Class, University of Wollongong.
“Intertidal monitoring projects for high school students”

Emma Millard
2001 (co-supervised with Prof. John Bremner) B. Med, Chem Hons. 2nd Class 1st Division
“Antibacterial agents from the egg masses of the marine mollusc Siphonaria denticulata”

Alisa Eustace
2001 (co-supervised with Assoc. Prof. Andrew Davis) B. Sc. Honours (Biology). 2nd Class 1st Division.
“Assessing invertebrate biodiversity: Molluscs as effective surrogates for Echinoderms and Crustaceans”

Jacquie Paine
2001 (co-supervised with Assoc. Prof. Andrew Davis and Dr Miskiewicz, Wollongong Council) B. Env. Sci. Honours 2nd Class.
“Species richness gradients around a sewage outlet at Bellambi”

Melanie Clarke
2000 (co-supervised with Prof. John Bremner) B. Med Chem. Hons. 1st class, Awarded a University Medal, UoW.
“A biorational approach to antibacterial lead discovery in the Genus Bembicium”

Emily Smart
2000 (co-supervised with Assoc. Prof. Andrew Davis) B. Sc. Honours (Biology). 2nd Class 1st Division, University of Wollongong
“An investigation into factors influencing molluscan species richness on the South Coast of New South Wales”

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