Contact

Email

elizabeth.aitken@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials

Position
Senior Research Fellow
Department of Infectious Diseases
Education
Graduate Certificate
University of Melbourne
PhD
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0002-2677-6208

Dr Elizabeth Aitken

Senior Research Fellow
Department of Infectious Diseases
52 Scholarly works
7 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    VAR2CSA-specific IgG and IgM antibodies are markers of exposure and protection against adverse malaria pregnancy outcomes
    DOI: 10.1186/s12936-025-05773-0
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Afucosylated VAR2CSA-Specific IgG Reduces Risks of Placental Malaria.
    DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiag344
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Antibody-Dependent Neutrophil Phagocytosis of Plasmodium falciparum–Infected Erythrocytes Is Mediated by FcγRIIa
    DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiag071
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Malaria in pregnancy at the frontline: a delicate balance
    DOI: 10.1016/j.coi.2026.102726
  • 2023

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Monoclonal Antibodies to Placental Malaria Antigen VAR2CSA
  • 2022

    Research grants (international)

    Identifying Functional Antibody Responses That Protect Against Malaria in Children
  • 2018

    Research Grant

    A Novel Approach to Identify the Specific Antibody Characteristics Important for Protection From Malaria in Pregnant Women
Elizabeth Aitken

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships

2007
Melbourne Research Scholarship University of Melbourne

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2024

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Antibodies, White Blood Cells and Protection From Severe Malaria
  • 2018

    Research Grant

    A Novel Approach to Identify the Specific Antibody Characteristics Important for Protection From Malaria in Pregnant Women