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UQ Professor elected American Academy of Microbiology Fellow
18 February 2025
Institute for Molecular Bioscience Executive Director Professor Ian Henderson has been elected a Fellow by the American Academy of Microbiology in recognition of his work as a world-leading microbiologist.
Professor Henderson has dedicated his career to advancing microbiology and his work has influenced diagnostics, treatments, and prevention strategies for life-threatening infections.
Fellows are elected annually through a highly selective, peer-review process based on their scientific achievements and original contributions that have advanced microbiology.
Professor Henderson is among 65 Fellows elected to the Class of 2025.
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