Tegan White is a member of the Neurodevelopment and Neuroprotection Research group in The Ritchie Centre.
Areas of interest
Birth asphyxia Cerebral Palsy Fetal growth restriction (FGR) Preterm birth
Research group
Neurodevelopment and Neuroprotection
Tegan White
Degree:
PhD student
Research Group:
Research Centre:
Area of study:
Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR)
Supervisors:
Year of enrolment:
2020
Why did you choose Hudson Institute and your research group?
I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do once I finished my undergraduate biomedical science degree and read through Hudson Institute's Honours research projects. Once I met my incredible supervisors I decided to do Honours in 2020 and follow that with a PhD starting in 2021!
What is your research about and what do you hope to achieve?
My research is aiming to improve the neurodevelopmental outcomes for children who are born growth restricted. I am examining the effect of fetal growth restriction on neuronal development and subsequent function. Using a pre-clinical model of fetal growth restriction the differences in neuronal microstructure can be assessed, alongside the efficacy of potential neuroprotective treatments.
What is it like being a student at Hudson Institute?
Being a student at Hudson Institute is incredible! I work with outstanding researchers and have made many friends amongst my peers.
What opportunities have you had at Hudson Institute?
I have published two papers, presented at many conferences, given the opportunity for teaching, become a committee member for the Hudson Institute Student Society (HISS) and attended the Institute student retreat.
