Excelling in academic and military careers
One of South Australia’s pioneering nursing and midwifery academics, Professor Annette Summers AO RFD, forged successful careers in both academic and military life. Daughter of a […]
Higher Degree Research (PhD)
Biotechnology studies supported by the Flinders family
A cancer diagnosis just three months into her PhD at Flinders University wasn’t enough to stop Associate Professor Fitri Widiantini (MBiotechSt ’06, PhD ’12) from pursuing […]
Leading international biotech research
Leading international research on the isolation and purification of active compounds from microbes, researcher Dr Evita Chrisnayanti (MBiotechSt ’07, PhD(Med) ’18) says Flinders University equipped her […]
A global influencer on the gut
The innovative gut serotonin research of Dr Alyce Martin (BMedSc ’11, BSc(Hons) ’12, PhD(Med) ’18) rides at the forefront of global influence in the fast-expanding field […]
Focusing on improving vision
Drawing attention to patients with keratoconus – an eye condition causing refractive error vision impairment – has enabled Dr Himal Kandel (PhD(HlthSc) ’19) to focus on […]
Marshalling our health resources during the pandemic
Ensuring that South Australia marshalled the necessary health resources throughout the COVID-19 pandemic was the key responsibility of Dr Christopher McGowan (PhD(HlthSc) ’17). As Chief Executive […]
Working in the wild with whales and dolphins
A childhood dream to study marine mammals has taken wildlife ecologist Dr Katharina J Peters (BSc(MarineBiol)(Hons) ’10, PhD(Biol) ’16) to remote locations around the world – […]
Creating a better future for children and parents of abuse
Esteemed sociologist Associate Professor Elspeth McInnes AM (BA(Hons) ’91, PhD(SS) ’01) is delving deep into the painful areas of violence and abuse on children to help […]
Magnificent support for cancer research
Barbara Hughes honours her dear friend through the Margaret Fay Fuller Scholarship. Back in 1950, Barbara Hughes won the title of Most Graceful Physical Culture Girl […]