Gautam Rishi

Dr Gautam Rishi

Dr Gautam Rishi is a Research Associate in the Liver Disease and Iron Disorders Group at the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology. Dr. Rishi was awarded his PhD in 2015 from the University of Queensland for studies on understanding the role of Transferrin Receptor 2 in iron metabolism. The results of this project have increased our understanding of the molecular functions of transferrin receptor 2 and discovered novel roles in extra-hepatic tissues. In the Liver Disease and Iron Disorders Group Dr. Rishi’s research focusses on understanding the interplay between iron homeostasis and other physiological processes including erythropoiesis, inflammation, and liver disease itself. The research methodology includes the use of a variety of in vitro and in vivo models of disease. The Liver Diseases and Iron Disorders Group also uses Next-Gen sequencing technology to identify novel mutations/polymorphisms in subjects with hemochromatosis and liver disease. These mutations are then studied in established cell models to understand their impact on the function of the proteins involved. Dr. Rishi has experience in a wide range of cellular and molecular biology techniques including flow cytometry, proximity ligation assays, confocal microscopy and genome editing technologies (CRISPR).

(Sun 08:30-10:45 Elston Room) Session 3: Liver - Inflammation & Modifiers of Injury
(10:05-10:15)  GRW018 — Peroxisomes & Iron Homeostasis: Novel Role for Peroxisome Biology in Iron Homeostasis

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