Elina Spina

University of Western Australia (UWA Brand Ambassador)

Department for Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (WA Ambassador for Life Sciences)

International Research Collaborations

Philanthropic Donations

The Marshall Centre was founded in 2007 to celebrate the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Professor Barry Marshall and Emeritus Professor Robin Warren. The Marshall Centre provides a focus for infectious diseases research and epidemiology and attracts funds, research staff and international visitors.

The Marshall Centre provides a focus for infectious diseases research and epidemiology, and attracts funds, research staff and international visitors. The Centre’s principal goals and objectives are to build the capacity to perform world-class infectious diseases research and disease surveillance, facilitate the development of new vaccines and diagnostic technologies for H.pylori and other pathogens, facilitate postgraduate and professional training and provide a vehicle for public education in infectious diseases.

Epidemiology and infection
Beneficial microbes
Helicobacter pylori
Sepsis detection
Small molecule inhibitors
The Noisy Guts Project
Interstitial cystitis
Defining the role of intestinal microbiota in anorexia nervosa
Metagenomics and transcriptomics
Infection and immunity
Microbial evolution
Microbial pathogenesis

Elina Spina is an Administrative professional and has provided Professor Barry Marshall (NL) with Executive Administrative support for more than 10 years.  Elina provides senior administrative and executive support to Professor Barry Marshall’s roles as UWA Brand Ambassador, WA Ambassador for Life Sciences and Director for the UWA Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training.  Elina also provides strategic planning and direction for the Marshall Centre and liaises with diverse local, national and international stakeholders.

The Marshall Centre provides a focus for infectious diseases research and epidemiology, and attracts funds, research staff and international visitors. The Centre’s principal goals and objectives are to build the capacity to perform world-class infectious diseases research and disease surveillance, facilitate the development of new vaccines and diagnostic technologies for H.pylori and other pathogens, facilitate postgraduate and professional training and provide a vehicle for public education in infectious diseases.

Strategic Plan 2018-2023

Our vision is…

to champion ideas and thinking that are nobélisable [French, adj]– worthy of a Nobel Prize.

Our purpose is…

to conduct world-class medical research and training to diagnose, treat and prevent disease.

Our strategic goal is…

to be at the forefront of medical research here in Western Australia within the next five years.