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Canberra, Act, Au

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Performed in-depth analysis and interpretation of complex genomic datasets to extract meaningful insights and draw evidence-based conclusions.• Coordinated and administered an undergraduate course with enrolment of 120 students, including running laboratory sessions and managing a team of marking staff, which garnered a 94% teaching satisfaction rating.• Utilised programming languages (e.g. R, Python and Bash) for data analysis, including to identify genome-wide binding targets and… Show more • Performed in-depth analysis and interpretation of complex genomic datasets to extract meaningful insights and draw evidence-based conclusions.• Coordinated and administered an undergraduate course with enrolment of 120 students, including running laboratory sessions and managing a team of marking staff, which garnered a 94% teaching satisfaction rating.• Utilised programming languages (e.g. R, Python and Bash) for data analysis, including to identify genome-wide binding targets and differential gene expression.• Worked collaboratively with colleagues and research teams, effectively contributing to group projects, sharing knowledge and coordinating efforts toward common research goals. • Presented research findings at national and international conferences, effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences and fostering collaborations with experts in the field.• Mentored and supervised five Honours students to completion with First Class Honours, teaching laboratory research skills and providing feedback on oral presentations and written work. • Led and managed multiple projects simultaneously by coordinating resources, setting priorities and deadlines, and achieving milestones.• Optimised laboratory protocols, including Fluoresence-Activated Cell Sorting of glial and neural stem cell subpopulations from Drosophila brains. Show less

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Internship at Innovate Canberra (Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate)• Conducted extensive research and analysis to identify and assess key capabilities in plant science and agricultural technology research in the ACT for their potential to attract talent, investment and export opportunities.• Mined several large-scale databases, including Australian Bureau of Statistics and Australian Research Council data, to extract valuable insights and draw informative… Show more Internship at Innovate Canberra (Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate)• Conducted extensive research and analysis to identify and assess key capabilities in plant science and agricultural technology research in the ACT for their potential to attract talent, investment and export opportunities.• Mined several large-scale databases, including Australian Bureau of Statistics and Australian Research Council data, to extract valuable insights and draw informative conclusions.• Carried out independent research while actively collaborating on the project with team members.• Authored a comprehensive report and delivered a presentation to stakeholders, effectively communicating key findings from the project. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy, Brain Cancer Genetics

Bachelor Of Genetics (Honours), First Class, 91

Bachelor Of Commerce, International Business

Bachelor Of Genetics