Joanne Blanchfield
Professor and Deputy Head of School · UQ Experts (university-wide) · The University of Queensland
Quick answer: Joanne Blanchfield is Professor and Deputy Head of School at The University of Queensland. Joanne Blanchfield shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ Available for supervision
Research interests
Natural Products from Traditional Medicines and drug development. My group focuses on isolating bioactive natural products from plants and organisms used in traditional and herbal medicines in cultures across the globe. We screen extracts and purified compounds for biological activity and for bioavailability using cell techniques. We are also involved in synthesising analogues of natural compounds and components of subunit vaccines. We also work with first responders to develop methods for detection and decompostion of dangerous chemicals.
Natural products from traditional medicines; Detection and decomposition of hazardous chemicals
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2025] Organoselenium compounds as a promising source of novel antimicrobial agents
[2025] Spermidine alkaloids of the native Australian plant Acacia auriculiformis
[2025] Organoselenium compounds as an enriched source for the discovery of new antimicrobial agents
[2024] Detection of low-level fentanyl concentrations in mixtures of cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamine, and caffeine via surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
[2024] Lipidated brush-PEG polymers as low molecular weight pulmonary drug delivery platforms
[2024] Unlocking aromas: the utility of volatile organic compounds in Australian stingless bee products
[2024] Lipid sulfoxide polymers as potential inhalable drug delivery platforms with differential albumin binding affinity
[2023] Differentiating dyes: A Spectroscopic investigation in
Frequently asked questions
Is Joanne Blanchfield hiring PhD students at The University of Queensland?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Joanne Blanchfield's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Available for supervision.
What does Joanne Blanchfield research?
Natural Products from Traditional Medicines and drug development. My group focuses on isolating bioactive natural products from plants and organisms used in traditional and herbal medicines in cultures across the globe. We screen extracts and purified compounds for biological activity and for bioava
Data last updated: 2026-09-17 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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