Dr Louisa Windus
Position:
- Research Fellow, Discovery Biology, Griffith University, Eskitis Institute
Credentials:
- B. App. Sc
- B.Sc (Hons)
- PhD
Biography:
Louisa Windus completed her PhD in Developmental Neuroscience from the University of Queensland in 2010. Utilising her expertise in 3D cell culture and imaging technologies, Louisa is currently investigating the development, progression and metastases of Prostate Cancer. More specifically Louisa’s research interests include the relationship between the androgen receptor, chemokine receptors and integrin expression in the regulation of the development and progression of metastasis in Prostate Cancer and the downstream signalling pathways that mediate this relationship.
Best publications:
1. Windus LC, Chehrehasa F, Lineburg KE, Claxton C, Mackay-Sim A, Key B, St John JA. Stimulation of olfactory ensheathing cell motility enhances olfactory axon growth. Cell Mol Life Sci. 2011 Feb 12.
2. Chehrehasa F, Windus LC, Ekberg JA, Scott SE, Amaya D, Mackay-Sim A, St John JA. Olfactory glia enhance neonatal axon regeneration. Mol Cell Neurosci. 2010 Nov; 45(3):277-88. Epub 2010 Jul 13.
3. Windus LC, Lineburg KE, Scott SE, Claxton C, Mackay-Sim A, Key B, St John JA. Lamellipodia mediate the heterogeneity of central olfactory ensheathing cell interactions. Cell Mol Life Sci. 2010 May;67(10):1735-50. Epub 2010 Feb 9.
4. Windus LC, Claxton C, Allen CL, Key B, St John JA. Motile membrane protrusions regulate cell-cell adhesion and migration of olfactory ensheathing glia. Glia. 2007 Dec;55(16):1708-19.
5. Matigian N, Windus L, Smith H, Filippich C, Pantelis C, McGrath J, Mowry B, Hayward N.Expression profiling in monozygotic twins discordant for bipolar disorder reveals dysregulation of the WNT signalling pathway. Mol Psychiatry. 2007 Sep;12(9):815-25.
3D imaging, metastases, prostate cancer.
