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Biography
My PhD focused on investigating strategies of genetic biocontrol of invasive vertebrates. This involved the generation and testing of several CRISPR/Cas-based gene drives in mice. Further research during my PhD involved the development of all-in-one plasmids for CRISPR genome editing.
Research interests
My current research continues in the field of genetic biocontrol of invasive vertebrates, moving over to zebrafish as a model organism. Here I am working on engineered genetic incompatibilities (EGIs), a method of synthetic speciation.
Education/Academic qualification
Molecular Biology, PhD, CRISPR Technology Development: Gene Drives and Genome Editing, The University of Adelaide
2016 → 2020
Award Date: 3 Dec 2020
BSc (Molecular Biology), The University of Adelaide
2013 → 2015
Bachelor of Computer Science, The University of Adelaide
2001 → 2006
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Projects
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Phase II: Proof of concept for genetic biocontrol in a vertebrates through a Fish Model Species
Maselko, M., Pfitzner, C., Sunarto, A., Morsch, M., Chung, R., Strive, T. & Tizard, M.
14/01/23 → 13/01/24
Project: Research
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Mapping combinatorial expression of non-clustered protocadherins in the developing brain identifies novel PCDH19-mediated cell adhesion properties
Mincheva-Tasheva, S., Pfitzner, C., Kumar, R., Kurtsdotter, I., Scherer, M., Ritchie, T., Muhr, J., Gecz, J. & Thomas, P. Q., Apr 2024, In: Open Biology. 14, 4, p. 1-13 13 p., 230383.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rapid generation and screening of transgenic black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens)
Pfitzner, C., Tepper, K., Kumar, S., Retief, C., McNab, J. M., Harrell, R. A. & Maselko, M., 22 Feb 2024, (Submitted) (bioRxiv).Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Methylmercury demethylation and volatilization by animals expressing microbial enzymes
Tepper, K., King, J., Cholan, P. M., Pfitzner, C., Morsch, M., Apte, S. C. & Maselko, M., 18 Dec 2023, (Submitted) (bioRxiv).Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Generation of gene drive mice for invasive pest population suppression
Bunting, M. D., Pfitzner, C., Gierus, L., White, M., Piltz, S. & Thomas, P. Q., 2022, Applications of genome modulation and editing. Verma, P. J., Sumer, H. & Liu, J. (eds.). New York, NY: Springer, Springer Nature, p. 203-230 28 p. (Methods in molecular biology; vol. 2495).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Progress toward zygotic and germline gene drives in mice
Pfitzner, C., White, M. A., Piltz, S. G., Scherer, M., Adikusuma, F., Hughes, J. N. & Thomas, P. Q., Oct 2020, In: CRISPR Journal. 3, 5, p. 388-397 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access20 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence
Pfitzner, Chandran (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Honorary award