Student Stories

University of Melbourne student Tafriha Binte Huda brought a unique lens to The Advanced Genomic Collaboration (TAGC) through her placement led by Prof. Lauren Ayton and Dr. Ceecee Britten-Jones.

For Neslisah Akcan, a Master of Biotechnology student at the University and a Neuroscience graduate, her recent internship with The Advanced Genomics Collaboration (TAGC) wasn’t just a learning experience—it was a pivotal career moment.

Aditya Sharma, a Master of Biotechnology student, found the perfect blend of science, strategy, and social impact in his internship at The Advanced Genomic Collaboration (TAGC).

As a final-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Politics and International Studies & Criminology, Tanay Anshok Sonthalia took an unexpected but rewarding leap into the healthcare sector through an internship with The Advanced Genomics Collaboration (TAGC).

As a Master of Biotechnology student at the University of Melbourne, Joyce Pei Xin Mak took a bold step into the world of translational research through her internship with The Advanced Genomics Collaboration (TAGC).

As a Master of Biotechnology student at the University of Melbourne, Kaye Baring sought more than just academic insight—she wanted to contribute to something meaningful. Her internship with TAGC – The Advanced Genomic Collaboration provided exactly that.

Mihir Ranjit Koppikar, a Master of Management student at The University of Melbourne, recently completed an internship that offered more than just professional growth — it reshaped his understanding of healthcare innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

For Master of Genomics and Health student Jack Cooper, an internship with the Ocular Genomics Hub provided a rare opportunity to apply his academic knowledge to real-world challenges.

Brigid McKeagney-Douglas is passionate about applying her interests in science to improving healthcare.

Luke Tork's internship was driven by a desire to enhance his skills in gene curation and deepen his understanding of cancer genomics.

An interest in genetics and oncology led Jazmyn Karpathakis to undertake a curation internship with a team powering TAGC's Clinical Genomics Platform.

Christos Samaras believes genomics has the potential to revolutionise the future of healthcare. A passion for medicine and public health drew him to an internship with The Advanced Genomics Collaboration.

A deep curiosity to learn and challenge himself in an area outside of his regular field of interest led Josh to apply for an internship with The Advanced Genomics Collaboration.

Master of Epidemiology student Phoebe Yu wanted to learn more about the latest innovations in genomics research. An internship with Illumina gave her new experience in marketing and strengthened her analytical skills.

University of Melbourne Masters of Genomics and Health graduate Ryan O’Keeffe learned a new side to the genomics industry through a biotech internship with Illumina.

An internship at Illumina Australia gave Cathy Wu an opportunity to combine her passion for science with an interest in marketing.

Ethan Lang Nicholas is a Bachelor of Science student, majoring in computational biology, at The University of Melbourne. He undertook a three-month internship with Illumina's ANZ marketing team in early 2022.

Caitlin Kane was a final year Bachelor of Science student, majoring in microbiology, when she undertook at two-month internship with Illumina's Asia-Pacific marketing team in early 2021.

Robiel Abraham was undertaking a Bachelor of Science, majoring in neuroscience, when he did a two-month internship with Illumina in early 2022. "This internship provided me with experience of working in a more autonomous professional environment, which was really eye opening."

Greta Medawar is a second-year Master of Biotechnology student at the University of Melbourne. She undertook a six-week internship with Illumina's ANZ marketing team, mapping out the landscape of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based cancer research in the region.