"The main influence for science has no doubt been my parents though; they met while studying Zoology (at UTas!), and while they didn't end up in scientific careers, they never let go of what they learnt. So the attitude in the home has been a huge part in me undertaking science.
I studied Chemistry and Genetics at university.Chemistry always struck a certain chord with me though, and helped me understand so much about the world I became hooked. After I had finished my undergraduate degree I moved back north and studied pesticide sampling techniques for honours in Launceston, and am now doing my PhD there as well."
