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Biography
Elizabeth Johnstone obtained her PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Western Australia (UWA) in 2016. Since then she has been working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research/UWA Centre for Medical Research where she studies the molecular pharmacology of receptors. In 2021 she was appointed as a Pharmacology Lecturer in the UWA School of Biomedical Sciences, while she continues her research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
Roles and responsibilities
Chair, UWA Pharmacology and Toxicology Research Committee (2021 - present)
Member, Space and Accommodation Committee, UWA School of Biomedical Sciences (2021 – present)
Teaching overview
- PHAR3310 Molecular Pharmacology, lecturer
- PHAR3311 Molecular Pharmacology Methods, tutor
- PHAR3320 Systems Pharmacology Methods, unit coordinator
- PHAR3321 Systems Pharmacology Methods, unit coordinator
- IMED3111 Integrated Medical Systems, lecturer
- MICR5817 Drug amd Vaccine Design and Development, lecturer
Research interests
Receptor signalling, assay development, bioluminescence resonance energy transfer
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Pharmacology, PhD, Biophysical insights into the molecular pharmacology of angiotensin II receptor heteromers, The University of Western Australia
Award Date: 7 Apr 2016
Pharmacology, Honours Degree (First Class), Heteromerisation with the bradykinin type 2 receptor alters brta-arrestin recruitment and internalisation of the angiotensin II type 2 receptor, The University of Western Australia
Award Date: 15 Dec 2011
BSc, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, The University of Western Australia
Award Date: 11 Dec 2009
External positions
Secretary, Innovation and Industry Special Interest Group , Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists
2023 → …
Member, Early Career Researchers Committee, International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology
2022 → …
Member Elected Director, Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists
2022 → …
Elected Council Member, Endocrine Society of Australia
2022 → …
Chair, Scientific Strengthening Committee, Endocrine Society of Australia
2022 → …
Member, Early Career Researcher Committee, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
2020 → …
Western Australian Representative, Drug Discovery Special Interest Group , Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists
2017 → …
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Bioluminescence Resonance Energy Transfer ( BRET ) Technologies to Study GPCRs
Dale, N., White, C., Johnstone, L. & Pfleger, K., 2023, GPCRs as Therapeutic Targets. Gilchrist, A. (ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Vol. 1.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Chapter › peer-review
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GPCR heteromers: An overview of their classification, function and physiological relevance
Dale, N. C., Johnstone, E. K. M. & Pfleger, K. D. G., 30 Aug 2022, In: Frontiers in Endocrinology. 13, 13 p., 931573.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access30 Citations (Scopus) -
Novel Pharmacology Following Heteromerization of the Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor and the Bradykinin Type 2 Receptor
Johnstone, E. K. M., Ayoub, M. A., Hertzman, R. J., See, H. B., Abhayawardana, R. S., Seeber, R. M. & Pfleger, K. D. G., 26 May 2022, In: Frontiers in Endocrinology. 13, 848816.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
Orexin Signaling: A Complex, Multifaceted Process
Dale, N. C., Hoyer, D., Jacobson, L. H., Pfleger, K. D. G. & Johnstone, E. K. M., 13 Apr 2022, In: Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience. 16, 812359.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access30 Citations (Scopus) -
Article investigation of receptor heteromers using nanobret ligand binding
Johnstone, E. K. M., See, H. B., Abhayawardana, R. S., Song, A., Rosengren, K. J., Hill, S. J. & Pfleger, K. D. G., 1 Feb 2021, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22, 3, p. 1-16 16 p., 1082.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access12 Citations (Scopus)
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Lionheart FX Automated High-Content Microscope for the QEII Biomedical Research Precinct
Barnett, T. (CoPI), Blancafort, P. (CoPI), Chen, K. (CoPI), Chooi, H. (CoPI), Hamzah, J. (CoPI), Hirvonen, L. (CoPI), Ingley, E. (CoPI), Johnstone, L. (CoPI), Kahler, C. (CoPI), Keelan, J. (CoPI), Kular, J. (CoPI), Mullin, B. (CoPI), Nicol, M. (CoPI), Pixley, F. (CoPI), Swaminatha Iyer, I. (CoPI), Waithman, J. (CoPI), Wilson, S. (CoPI) & Woodward, E. (CoPI)
The University of Western Australia
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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TARGETING A NEW SUBTYPE OF ESTROGEN RECEPTOR POSITIVE BREAST CANCER
Blancafort, P. (Investigator 01), Redfern, A. (Investigator 02), Golden, E. (Investigator 03), Johnstone, L. (Investigator 04), Pavlos, N. (Investigator 05) & Sharma, A. (Investigator 06)
National Breast Cancer Foundation
31/05/22 → 31/05/26
Project: Research
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Identification and targeting of a novel aggressive sub-type of oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer
Blancafort, P. (Investigator 01), Redfern, A. (Investigator 02), Golden, E. (Investigator 03), Johnstone, L. (Investigator 04) & Pavlos, N. (Investigator 05)
4/02/22 → 28/02/25
Project: Research
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Novel approach to targeting immunoglobulin superfamily of cell adhesion molecules to treat complications of diabetes
Pfleger, K. (Investigator 01), Johnstone, L. (Investigator 02) & See, E. (Investigator 03)
Diabetes Research Foundation of WA
1/01/22 → 31/12/22
Project: Research