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Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Supporting a clinical trial investigating a novel, immune based adjunctive therapy in schizophrenia.

University Of New South Wales

Investigated adult hippocampal neurogenesis in schizophrenia and during normal adolescent development, focusing on the regulation of neurogenesis by sex hormones and BDNF. These studies involved immunohistochemistry, stereology, qPCR and in situ hybridisation.

Sydney, Australia

Investigated the regulation of normal adolescent brain development, and molecular changes in schizophrenia. Prepared brain brain tissue for sectioning, performed immunohistochemistry and image acquisition and analysis. Performed RNA and protein extraction, qPCR, western blot and ELISA analysis. Processed blood samples from clinical study participants. Performed general laboratory duties including maintaining cleanliness of lab and equipment, solutions, lab supplies, freezer and tissue inventories.

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for verifying and entering cytology results. • Liaise with medical surgeries, Medicare and the NSW Pap Test Register to verify patient information and medical histories • Consult with scientific staff and pathologists to ensure accurate result reporting, and that clinical recommendations adhere to current guidelines• Answer inquiries from the public and medical professionals regarding test results • Print and organise documents

• Update client databases• Packing and shipping of orders • Answer client and customer inquires• Filing invoices and documents

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Psychiatry

Bachelor Of Medical Science (Hons), Molecular Biology And Genetics, First Class Honours

Honours projects topics: • The molecular genetics of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis at the ANZAC Research Institute, Concord Hospital •.