Associate Professor Michelle Dunstone is an ARC Future Fellow and Head of the Pore Forming Proteins and Immunity Laboratory at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. Her research focuses on the structure and molecular mechanisms of Membrane Attack Complex / Perforin family proteins, unraveling their pivotal roles in immunity and disease.

She has received significant competitive research funding and is internationally recognized for her contributions to the field. Beyond academia, she has a strong track record of collaborating with industry partners to translate fundamental discoveries into impactful applications, exemplifying her commitment to bridging the gap between research and real-world innovation.