Samantha Watson

Samantha Watson

Meet Samantha Watson, PhD candidate in medical sciences at the University of South Australia. Here she talks about her work with industry partners investigating therapeutic vaccines for melanoma and her love of creative endeavours. Samantha was awarded an Australian...
Georgina Long

Georgina Long

Meet Prof Georgina Long, Co-Medical Director of Melanoma institute Australia, Medical Oncologist, and Translational and Clinical Researcher. Georgina was also the awardee of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Medal for Outstanding Female Researcher...
Caroline Ford

Caroline Ford

Meet A/Prof Caroline Ford, gynaecological cancer researcher and avid reader. Here she talks about advocating for greater awareness of women’s health and gender equity in medicine. Caroline will also be the guest at our final event of the year – Let’s Re-connect What...
Sharon Lewin

Sharon Lewin

Meet Professor Sharon Lewin, infectious diseases expert and Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. Here she talks about her career journey, leadership roles, HIV latency, and the importance of enjoying the journey along the way What is...
Amanda Salis

Amanda Salis

Meet Prof Amanda Salis, NHMRC-funded Professor of Obesity Research at the University of Western Australia. Here she talks about the importance of writing and family, and upcoming training opportunities for ECRs at the Salis Institute   What is your current role and...
Chelsie O’Connor

Chelsie O’Connor

Meet Dr Chelsie O’Connor, Radiation Oncologist at GenesisCare. Here she talks about taking the scenic route to her dream career, the Cicada Innovations’ Commercialisation Training Program and the importance of mentors What is your current role and how did you get to...

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