Meet Our Talent
Meet some of our talented biomedicine students, world-class researchers and teaching talent – and find out where our incredible graduates are now.
Meet Our Talent
The School of Biomedical Sciences is part of the largest biomedical precinct in the southern hemisphere.
Our students succeed at the highest levels - and employers seek out our graduates.
As Australia's leading comprehensive research-intensive university, the School is in demand among the brightest minds in biomedicine.
Meet some of our students, world-class researchers and teaching talent, and find out where our incredible graduates are now.
Our talented Biomedicine students
The Bachelor of Biomedicine is ideal preparation for a career in medicine and professional health - it is aligned with those offered by many top institutions worldwide. Here are some of our Biomedicine students in the School of Biomedical Sciences. Read their stories and find out why these ambitious minds chose Melbourne.
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Cindy Zhang
"I want to follow a career path that aligns with my values of making a positive impact in the community and helping others."
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Ryan Munnings
"Surround yourself with supportive peers and excel together – and fully engage with the exceptional teaching staff at the university."
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Jasraaj Singh
"I took up any opportunities that came my way - I attended grad expos, panels, orientation activities and talked to current and past students to help with the transition to Melbourne."
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Caitlin Cole
"I really loved third year - I got to focus on what I was most interested in and hear from world renowned experts across so many different areas."
Our Master of Biomedical Science graduates
The Master of Biomedical Science is the next step for a career in medicine and professional health. Here are just some of our Masters graduates in the School of Biomedical Sciences. Learn more about their career trajectories - and why they joined the biomedical research evolution.
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Bonnie Zhang
"Through my Masters I was exposed to a whole new world of science commercialisation that I knew nothing about. I fell in love with it and found something I was truly passionate about."
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Erin Crellin
"The University of Melbourne is renowned for its academic, teaching and research excellence – and its support for students with disabilities was another reason I chose to study here."
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Celine Dubois
"I wanted the opportunity to focus on neuroscience research and have some hands-on experience in a lab – and the Masters definitely offered that."
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Connor Aitken
"I was really drawn to the coursework-research balance of the course, the ability to build research, analysis and academic skills and to strengthen my own skills in presentation and public speaking."
Our inspiring alumni
The Bachelor of Biomedicine at Melbourne is designed specifically for future doctors and health professionals who want to make a difference.These are just a few of our inspiring graduates. Find out where the Bachelor of Biomedicine has taken them.
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Dr Wendy Huang
"It has always been my dream to pursue dentistry in a developed country. Helping people is a very rewarding experience, their smiles and satisfaction always make me happy."
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Dr Sakshi Singh
"Acting and performing have always been a passion, but I'm never going to give up my medical career."
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Tal Maman
"Biomedicine provided me with a firm foundation in biomedical sciences and kept my mind open to the application of sciences in the commercial and legal world."
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Denzil Furtado
"The highlight for me has been encountering peers who have become true friends - and academics who have become true mentors."
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Our talented and award winning teachers
Internationally recognised academics and active researchers teach our students. These academics are passionate, collaborative educators, who infuse their expertise into the curricula. They ensure students are prepared – not just for the workforce, but also for tackling the big health challenges of our time.
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Associate Professor Terry Mulhern
"I’m excited by where structural biology is heading with single particle cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography. To be able to look inside cells and see molecular machines at near atomic resolution is incredible."
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Associate Professor Sarah Londrigan
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Associate Professor Charles Sevigny
"Our students are incredible. By the time they reach third-year, they are presenting complex scientific concepts and research in a way that rivals some academics. It’s amazing to watch."
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Professor Karena Waller
“My work is fundamentally energised and motivated by student learning, achievement and experience – seeing students enjoy their time, studying, achieving and growing as individuals, is a wonderful reward.”
Our emerging research & teaching experts
Our emerging experts in research and teaching are leading advancements in the biomedical sciences. They are tackling the health challenges of tomorrow - and inspiring the next generation through innovative learning and teaching methodologies.
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Dr Harry Horsnell
"Our discoveries can be leveraged to improve patient treatments at the advanced stage of disease."
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Dr Fern Koay
"Working within the Biomedical Precinct at Parkville you have access to world class training, research and experts – so you don’t need to go anywhere else."
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Dr Nicholas Gheradin
"I never anticipated going into research science, but my experience in the Bachelor of Biomedicine really opened my eyes to a career pathway that I previously knew very little about."
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Dr Keit Loi
"Learning at the forefront of health science research meant the latest research was included in our lecture material which allowed us to look at known facts in different perspectives."
Our world-leading researchers
The University of Melbourne supports the greatest number of research students of any university in Australia, bringing together researchers from across the generations.Outstanding facilities and commitment to discovery makes the School in demand among the brightest minds in biomedical research. Here are just a few of the leaders contributing to our world-changing research.
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Professor Erica Fletcher
"The School of Biomedical Sciences is one of the leading places for neuroscience research, and has arguably the largest collection of researchers interested in vision problems in the country"
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Professor Garron Dodd
"My vision is to develop effective treatments for metabolic diseases to save lives and improve people’s quality of life across the globe."
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Professor Laura Mackay
"There are so many opportunities to collaborate with world class scientists and clinicians in the Biomedical Precinct and I’ve definitely been able to capitalise on that."
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Professor Thomas Gebhardt
"These are truly exciting times…'immunotherapies' have revolutionised the treatment of advanced-stage cancer patients - and in some patients can even drive complete cure."