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Saroja Weeratunga

Research Officer · UQ Experts (university-wide) · The University of Queensland

Quick answer: Saroja Weeratunga is Research Officer at The University of Queensland. Saroja Weeratunga shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.

⭐ Available for supervision

Research interests

Membrane trafficking: My research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms in membrane trafficking by analysing protein-protein interactions using crystallography and other biological and physical techniques.

Selected publications (since 2023)

[2025] Cavin1 binding nanobodies reveal structural flexibility and regulated interactions of the N-terminal coiled-coil domain [2024] PPTC7 antagonizes mitophagy by promoting BNIP3 and NIX degradation via SCFFBXL4 [2024] Interrogation and validation of the interactome of neuronal Munc18-interacting Mint proteins with AlphaFold2 [2023] Discovery and structural characterization of novel nanobodies targeting the Cavin1 complex essential for forming caveola membrane vesicles [2023] Discovery and structural characterization of novel nanobodies targeting the Cavin1 complex essential for forming caveola membrane vesicles

Frequently asked questions

Is Saroja Weeratunga hiring PhD students at The University of Queensland?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Saroja Weeratunga's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Available for supervision.
What does Saroja Weeratunga research?
Membrane trafficking: My research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms in membrane trafficking by analysing protein-protein interactions using crystallography and other biological and physical techniques.

Data last updated: 2026-09-17 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.

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