Sarah Louise Baines

This study analyzes the population structure and antimicrobial resistance of C. diphtheriae isolates from Victoria, Australia, revealing genetic diversity and multidrug resistance in contemporary isolates.

This study characterizes the genomic epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella enterica serovar Panama in Victoria, Australia, identifying two lineages and reporting the first case of plasmid-mediated colistin resistance.

The paper presents complete microbial genomes for public health in Australia and the Southwest Pacific to enhance global genomic resources and support regional surveillance.

The paper analyzes genomic evolution in persistent Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia, identifying a molecular signature with low mutation frequency and high non-silent mutations.

RM-seq detects and quantifies antibiotic resistance mutations in bacterial populations with high sensitivity and accuracy.

The paper analyzes the genomic epidemiology of VREfm in Victoria, Australia, finding that vanA-VREfm is associated with multiple STs and clonal transmission within hospitals, while vanB-VREfm is widespread and disseminated across institutions.

This study combines real-time genomic and epidemiological analysis to identify and manage KPC-producing Enterobacteriaceae outbreaks, revealing transmission networks and informing infection control.