2020 Playford Trust Honours Scholarship
In 2020, I was awarded a Playford Trust scholarship to support my honours project in laser physics. This helped with allowing me to focus my time fully on my studies, and I was awarded the David Sutton Memorial Prize for the highest marks in an experimental physics project that year.
After graduating from the University of Adelaide I have pursued a career in scientific research. Since receiving the Playford Trust scholarship, my research interests have transitioned from laser physics to laser applications in biology, a field that has opened up new and exciting avenues for exploration.
Currently, I am pursuing a PhD at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where my research focuses on using advanced microscopy techniques to study fluid circulation in the brain. This work holds significant implications for our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.
My PhD is supported by a John Monash scholarship, which has been a crucial resource in advancing my research. The process of applying for the Playford Trust scholarship also provided valuable experience that greatly assisted me in securing my current funding.
I am deeply grateful for the support I’ve received, and I look forward to finding where my research journey will take me.