Gardette Valmonte-Cortes
Auckland University of Technology, AUCKLAND NZ, New Zealand

I am an emerging scientist and researcher in the field of molecular biology. I currently work with the AUT School of Science. My research interests include molecular plant-microbe interactions, plant stress responses, detection and discovery of viruses, as well as the molecular mechanisms of immunity in plants, animals and humans. I am also interested in gene regulatory mechanisms in disease as well as microRNAs that can serve as therapeutic targets. Additionally, I am exploring educational practices that can effectively support learning science at tertiary level.