I'm a Plant Pathology PhD candidate based at The University of Sydney 🌳

My Research focuses on investigating the genetic basis of resistance to Austropuccinia psidii (causal agent of myrtle rust) in Melaleuca species

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📚 Education

The University of Sydney (March 2021 - Present)

Doctor of Philosophy | Working Thesis Title: Investigation of Genes Conferring Resistance to Myrtle Rust in Melaleuca quinquenervia

The University of Sydney (February 2020 – December 2020)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) | Major: Biochemistry | Grade: 90 (First Class Honours)

The University of Western Australia (July 2017 - December 2019)

Bachelor of Science | Majors: Agricultural Science and Genetics | GPA: 6.86/7.00 WAM: 82.86

Murdoch University (August 2016 - June 2017)

Bachelor of Science | ****Majors: Animal Science and Crop and Pasture Science | GPA: 3.88/4.00  WAM: 82.63

👩🏾‍🔬 Work experience

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (June 2024 - Present)

• Scientific Officer Biodiversity Research, Sydney

The University of Sydney (August 2021 - Present)

• Casual Academic, Sydney

CSIRO (November 2019 - January 2020)