Melani Dabarera
Academic Staff Member - Biology
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Awards
Qualifications
- Master of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (Major in Biochemistry)
- NCALNE
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Industry experience, affiliations, and achievements
Research activity
Protein expression in mammalian cells, Antihypertensive peptides in curd
Select publications
Dabarera, M., Dickson, B., Kelton, W., Williamson, A. (2025). Engineering human arylsulfatases for improved targeted cancer treatment. Postgraduate Conference, University of Waikato.
Dabarera, M. C., Athiththan, L. V., & Perera, P. P. R. (2015). Antihypertensive peptides from curd. Ayu: An International Quarterly Journal of Research in Ayurveda, 36(2), 214–219What do you enjoy about teaching/your job?
As a tutor, I enjoy meeting students from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their own knowledge and experiences. It’s incredibly rewarding to support and guide them on their journey toward achieving their qualifications.
What do you love about your area?
I love biology because it’s a constantly evolving field that explains so much about the living world and how it connects to our everyday lives.
Tell us about your experience in the industry
I have extensive experience in the research field, particularly in molecular and cellular biology. My work has focused on protein expression in mammalian cells, purification and enzyme activity.
