PhD Candidate in Genetic Engineering and Cancer, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
Amali Cooray is a final year PhD candidate at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. Her research focuses on using advanced gene engineering techniques (CRISPR) and bioinformatic tools to identify tumour promoting genes in blood cancers. She has given scientific talks, tours and demonstrations to students, donors, and members of the public, and believes science should be accessible to everyone.