Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

I originally wanted to become a psychologist but had little appreciation of what is actually involved.

So I also took courses in Biochemistry, and Human Biology because they interested me. In the end I preferred these courses and continued on with Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Microbiology.

I completed a post doctorate at the Howard Florey Institute's National Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre in Melbourne, before joining the Bionic Ear Institute. It is really satisfying when you discover something that no one else has previously, and to know that, in the long run, you are helping people.

I'm working on a research and development project aimed at designing a nerve conduit to facilitate peripheral nerve regeneration. The project gives me the opportunity to collaborate with many research and industry partners. I also have the opportunity to travel overseas.