Biography
Rosemary Sullivan is a Research Assistant funded by the Steve Morgan Foundation in the Department of Diabetes and Obesity. Her current research focusses on optimising beta cell differentiation and survival in stem-cell derived Beta cells. Rosie completed her Bachelor of Science and Masters’ of Science in Genetics – with Distinction at the University of Otago. After graduating she worked in the Rare Disorder Genetics Lab as an Assistant Research Fellow. This work focused on finding the genetic causes of rare genetic conditions in New Zealand patients, as well as working to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms causing these disorders.
Research
Islet Biology Research Group
Our group studies the fundamental science of islets of Langerhans, from the molecular biology of beta-cells to their effects on whole body physiology. We research the mechanisms of islet dysfunction during type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes, identify novel therapeutic targets, and work to improve islet transplantation therapy for type 1 diabetes.
Research
Islet Biology Research Group
Our group studies the fundamental science of islets of Langerhans, from the molecular biology of beta-cells to their effects on whole body physiology. We research the mechanisms of islet dysfunction during type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes, identify novel therapeutic targets, and work to improve islet transplantation therapy for type 1 diabetes.