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Doctor and PhD Research Student (Surgery)
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Who do you work for?
Department of Surgery, University of Queensland and Radiation Biology & Oncology Laboratory, Queensland Institute of Medical Research
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What does your job involve?
I treat patients and research using gene therapy to find a cure for brain cancer
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What do you like most about your job?
To work and research with distinguished scientists and doctors
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What are the perks of your job?
Getting great results from research work
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What is the most unusual or fun thing you’ve done in your job?
Using state-of-the-art research facilities
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What inspired you to choose a career in this area?
A love for neurosurgery and research in molecular biology
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How did you get to where you are now?
It took hard-work, good time management and good family life.
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Who or what has been an inspiration to you?
The aim to ultimately find a cure for brain tumours inspired me
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What’s the best advice you’ve been given?
1% Talent, 99% Hard-work
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What training/qualifications do you have/need?
MBBS (Medical Degree), Bachelor of Medical Science (Medical Research Degree)
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What subjects did you study at school?
English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths B, Maths C
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What are your career goals/plans for the future?
To be a neurosurgeon and research scientist
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What career opportunities are there for people in your field?
There are so many!
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What is the average starting salary for a graduate?
$45-55K
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