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Dr Tien Huynh

Qualifications and career summary

• Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Biology Biotechnology) Hons, RMIT University, Australia.
• Doctorate of Philosophy (Institute of Land and Food Resources), The University of Melbourne, Australia.
• Postdoctorate (Jodrell and Micropropagation Laboratory) Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew England.
• Postdoctorate (Department of Structural and Functional Biology) University of Naples, Italy.
• Postdoctorate (Cancer and Tissue Repair Research), RMIT University, Australia.
• Postdoctorate (Neuropharmacology and Neuroinflammatory Research), RMIT University, Austalia.

Teaching responsibilities

• Cell and tissue culture (BIOL2264)
• Cell structure and function (BIOL2333)
• Earth’s life support systems (ENV1142)
• Functional genomics and proteomics (BIOL2267)
• Plant diversity (BIOL2344)
• Scientific skills and communication (ONPS2334, ONPS2375)
• Scientific skills and tools (BIOL2310)

Research interest

• Orchidaceae, mycorrhizal fungi
• Environmental changes and impacts (fire, climate change)
• Conservation
• Medicinal plants
• Cancer and photobiology
• Cardiovascular diseases (diabetes, obesity)
• Gene expression
• Protein expression
• Molecular biology
• Biochemistry

Current projects

Plant science

• Fire impact on orchid and mycorrhizal fungi regeneration, growth and diversity.
• Environmental impacts on orchids and mycorrhizal fungi.
• Seasonal impacts on mycorrhizal fungi and orchids.
• Mycorrhizal fungi and orchid diversity using qPCR base pair substitution analysis.
• Detection and characterisation of orchid viruses in industry and nature.
• Varietal evaluation of commercially available Momordica cochinchinensis (Lour.) Spreng. from Northern and Southern Vietnam.
• Effect of tree growth stages and extraction methods on olive (Olea europaea) leaf extracts.
• Changes in gene expression for orchid flower colour.
• Quantification of beneficial bacteria in biosolids using qPCR.

Medical science

• Cellular apoptotic and stress inflammation pathways involved in skin cancer (carcinoma and melanoma).
• Neuronal nitrergic transcription and expression arising from cardiovascular diseases.
• Antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial and anti-inflammation properties of medicinal plants.

Considering joining? Contact Tien for a lab tour or discussion.

Leptocera menziesii
(Hare orchid)

Paracaleana disjuncta
(Duck orchid)

Caladenia sp.
(Spider orchids)

Cymbidium sp.

Field work at Kinglake National Park 8 months after the black Saturday bushfires.

Publications

• Huynh TT, Chan KS and Piva TJ. (2009). Effect of ultraviolet radiation on the expression of pp38MAPK and furin in human keratinocyte-derived cell lines. Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine 25:20-29.
• Huynh T, Thompson R, McLean CB and Lawrie AC. (2009). Functional and genetic diversity of mycorrhizal fungi from single plants of Caladenia formosa G.W. Carr (Orchidaceae). Annals of Botany 104:757-765.
• Wright M, Cross R, Dixon K, Huynh T, Lawrie A, Nesbitt L, Pritchard A, Swarts N and Thomson R. (2009). Propagation and reintroduction of Caladenia. Australian Journal of Botany 57:373-387.
• Huynh TT, McLean CB, Coates F and Lawrie AC (2004). Effect of developmental stage and peloton morphology on success in isolation of mycorrhizal fungi in Caladenia formosa (Orchidaceae). Australian Journal of Botany 52:231-241.
• Huynh TT, McLean CB and Lawrie AC (2002). Seed germination and propagation of Caladenia formosa. Combined Proceedings International Plant Propagators’ Society 52:86-91.