Student profiles

Penny Whiley from the Testis Development and Male Germ Cell Biology Research Group at Hudson Institute

Penny Whiley

PhD student, Testis Development and Male Germ Cell Biology
Centre for Reproductive Health

The environment is both supportive of my thesis research and allows me to develop practical skills that are useful in my future career.
Alicia Yee from the Infant and Child Health Research Group at Hudson Institute

Alicia Yee

PhD student, Neonatal Brain Protection
The Ritchie Centre

Hudson Institute and The Ritchie Centre are great places for translational research due to their connections to Monash Medical Centre and health services around the world.

Refaya Rezwan

PhD student, Nucleic Acids and Innate Immunity
Centre for Innate Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Hudson Institute culture promotes inclusiveness and respect for all. There is ease and fun in learning here which I found unique to the Institute.
Indya Davies from the Fetal and Neonatal Health Research Group at Hudson Institute

Indya Davies

PhD student, Fetal and Neonatal Health
The Ritchie Centre

Hudson Institute is very inclusive and students are treated as colleagues and equals.
Madeleine Wemyss from the Host-Pathogen Interactions Research Group at Hudson Institute

Madeleine Wemyss

PhD student, Host-Pathogen Interactions
Centre for Innate Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Throughout my time at Hudson Institute, I’ve been able to network with researchers and students from the broader Monash University and biomedical research community, and have been able to meet some incredible scientists in my field.
PhD Student, Tegan White from the Neuroportection and Neurodevelopment Research Group at Hudson Institute of Medical Research

Tegan White

PhD student, Neurodevelopment and Neuroprotection
The Ritchie Centre

I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do once I finished my undergraduate biomedical science degree and read through the Hudson Institute 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!
PhD Student Ebony Cannata from the Fetal and Neonatal Health Research Group at Hudson Institute of Medical Research

Ebony Cannata

PhD student, Fetal and Neonatal Health
The Ritchie Centre

Being a student at Hudson Institute is so rewarding as you know you are working in an institute that is putting forward effective and important research that has, and will continue to, implement significant change in the medical field.

Emma Saltzman

PhD student, Microbiota and Systems Biology
Centre for Innate Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Being a student at Hudson Institute means you are a member of a supportive and collaborative group of students, as well as a wider cohort of experienced and highly knowledgeable and approachable researchers.
Holly Ung from the Interventional Immunology in Early Life Diseases Research Group at Hudson Institute

Holly Ung

PhD student, Interventional Immunology in Early Life Diseases
The Ritchie Centre

The collaborative and supportive work environment of Hudson Institute has given me extensive opportunities to learn from and work with brilliant researchers....
Anqi Li from the Amnion Cell Biology Research Group at Hudson Institute

Anqi Li

PhD student, Amnion Cell Biology
The Ritchie Centre

My research investigates possible automation strategies in cell therapy manufacturing in addressing issues of high cost and limited production scale. The outcomes from my research hopefully will bring more affordable therapies to more patients.

Sara Di Simone

PhD student, Interventional Immunology in Early Life Diseases
The Ritchie Centre

There is a lot of exciting research being done at Hudson Institute. On meeting my research groups, they were all very enthusiastic by the work they do and I was very eager to learn the novel skills and techniques performed by their laboratories.
PhD Student, Beth Piscopo from both the Neurodevelopment and Neuroprotection, and the Perinatal Cardiovascular Physiology Research Groups at Hudson Institute

Beth Piscopo

PhD student, Neurodevelopment and Neuroprotection
The Ritchie Centre

I am particularly interested in the neurological outcomes which these babies may be predisposed to, due to FGR and other pregnancy complications.
Rheannon Blucher from the Germ Cell Development and Epigenetics Research Group at Hudson Institute

Rheannon Blucher

PhD student, Germ Cell Development and Epigenetics
Centre for Reproductive Health

As a student, I feel well supported by my peers and supervisors at Hudson Institute. I also enjoy the exposure to other areas of research through the Hudson Seminar Series, where various academics come and talk about their current research.
Rasa Islam, PhD Student from the Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Research Group at Hudson Institute

Rasa Islam

PhD student
The Ritchie Centre

Besides the state-of-the-art research facilities and training opportunities to develop myself as a researcher, I have also availed opportunities for personal leadership development at Hudson Institute.

Emily Pryor, PhD Student from the Fetal and Neonatal Health Research group at Hudson Institute

Emily Pryor

PhD student, Fetal and Neonatal Health
The Ritchie Centre

My research is looking at how to help babies breathe when they're born. In utero the lungs are liquid filled, and clearing this lung liquid underlies major physiological changes during the transition to life at birth.
Madeleine Smith from the Neurodevelopment and Neuroprotection Research Group at Hudson Institute

Madeleine Smith

PhD student, Neurodevelopment and Neuroprotection
The Ritchie Centre

I chose Hudson Institute because of the strong support for young people and women in science.