I am originally from Germany and migrated to Perth with my husband and two children in 2002. Shortly after, my youngest child was born, and we settled well in this beautiful corner of the world. I was a full-time parent for 10 years before I started working in education as a technology teacher at our local primary school. Ten years later it was time to return to the field of work I am passionate about—science! Now, I am pursuing my Masters degree as part of the BioNano group.
I studied biotechnology when it was a very young and just emerging discipline. The novelty is what drew me towards it at first, and as time passed, I realised it was never boring. It kept changing and developing rapidly with new methods and discoveries made every day. The excitement about everything new and unknown is driving my interest in the field I work in. The ARC Training Centre offered the research I was most passionate about – antibiotic resistance. Paired with the multicultural work climate, it is the perfect fit for me.
The rise of antibiotic resistance will impact the world’s population health like no other known issue, with an estimated 10 million deaths attributed to it by 2050. There is an ongoing race between new antibacterial drug discovery and bacterial resistance development. The development of a new antibacterial drug that maintains its antibacterial efficacy would tilt the race in our favour and secure a better future. I work on the development and testing of substances that show promise in their antibacterial properties.
The centre’s resources and expertise will help me conduct research on new treatments for multi-drug-resistant bacterial infections. Collaboration and access to top facilities will enable me to make significant progress in addressing this global health challenge. My goal is to develop innovative therapies that offer hope to patients and healthcare providers facing antibiotic resistance.
I am mad about LEGO. I own a lot and I buy and build a lot. My favourite is the Ninjago modular collection.
