Recently, I had the privilege of attending the 1st biennial conference on TDP-43 function and dysfunction in disease held at the beautiful Stazione Marittima in Trieste, Italy. Hear all about the experience, the science and the sunset!
It is more important than ever for scientists to be concise, engaging and easy to understand. I recently produced my first scientific videos for a general audience – and I think it should be part of every scientist’s toolbox! Read on for some tips and tools I used.
Notion is the newest, and broadest, tool in my research toolbox. Read on for more about my blossoming love affair with this multi-purpose tool, and discover why I think Notion is a great choice for scientists who want to get organised!
Introducing Investigators2020: an interactive data portal where you can explore trends in the award of the major NHMRC Fellowship scheme.
2020 was the year that the world hit pause. Here’s a little about the highs, lows and lessons I learnt along the way.
There is more than meets the eye to implementing programmatic workflows in a biological context. Here are a few of my top tips for those post-introductory-level biologists new to coding.
A few quick bits from the latest in my reading list – a gem about effective and efficient communication!
As a way to make the most of the COVID-19 shutdown, life scientists around the world are looking to upskill in data analysis tools and techniques. Luckily, it is now incredibly simple to get going with a basic python install in a beginner-friendly editor which is easily extensible to incorporate, even encourage, basic code hygiene. Check out my new favourite setup for python programming: VSCode and Anaconda.
For anyone who wasn’t at Lorne, or didn’t get a chance to say hi, here is a brief run-down of the work I presented this year!
2019 was was a year of kicking goals. Here’s a little about the highs, lows and lessons I learnt along the way.
With half my home state on fire and the lead up to Christmas, this post has been in the works for a few weeks. But here it is! My brief recap of my recent adventure to BioInfoSummer 2019.
All the nitty gritty details of how I sourced, processed and cleaned the raw data then produced the visualisations for my Investigating the Investigators 2019 post!
After release of the most recent NHMRC Fellowship funding, I flexed my data-science muscles to see what the outcomes of the scheme were overall, and what a successful application might look like for the next round.
Making an eye-catching but informative scientific poster can be challenging – what would I as a reader want/need to know? Is this a design that would catch my eye from across the room? What makes it stand out? Is it so busy as to be nauseating? Here are a few of my tips for beautiful, artful poster-making in science.
A quick overview of my recent conference adventure to the USA, complete with some important lessons I learnt along the way.
A few quick bits from the latest in my reading list – an inspirational patchwork of one woman’s journey to finding a backbone through the science of those without one.
Another installment in my Toolbox series, this time focusing on HDF5 files as a powerful way to store big data!
A quick overview of my recent European conference adventures, complete with some very important lessons I learnt along the way.
For anyone who wasn’t at Lorne, or didn’t get a chance to say hi, here is a brief run-down of the work I presented this year!
2018 was was a year of comfort and growth. Here’s a little about the highs, lows and lessons I learnt along the way.
Quick recap of the recent Melbourne Neuroscience Institute 2018 NoBell Prize. Let the bells begin!
A few quick words about the second entry in my extra-curricular reading list for 2018.
The latest in my Toolbox series focuses on Atom: the best, most hackable text editor for writing, programming and data analysis!
As an early-career researcher, I am still figuring out the best way to get stuff done. I have decided to write more on the programs, apps and integrations that I use every day, starting with Trello!
A few weeks ago I braved a Melbourne winter weeknight to attend my very first PyLadies Meetup. Here’s a little bit about the adventure, and why you should definitely get along to a meetup near you!
A few words about my recent submission to a sciart exhibition, raising funds for Motor Neuron Disease (MND) research.
My first passionate post about the benefits of programming for life scientists comes after a weekend exploring the interactive plotting library Bokeh.
Do you ever feel like there is no end to the information overload that is a consequence of our increasingly digital lives? Here’s how I am tackling the drowning sensation to find a little clarity this year.
A few quick words about the most recent entry in my extra-curricular reading list.
Is it possible to progress in the Australian scientific research landscape without being a nomad?
Recap of my latest research manuscript published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
a little bit of context on my PhD research goals and why I am interested in the lifeguards of our cellular proteome
A quick overview of my experience of the Lorne Proteomics and Protein Structure and Function Meetings 2018.
A quick recap of the recent ASPP Summer School held in Melbourne, Australia.
A short insight into my daily tech life, and how these programs contribute to my organisation, productivity and science.
Ever wondered how to overcome the paralysing fear of public speaking? Some tips from a definite non-expert.
Do I have something interesting or unique to say? Maybe, maybe not. Maybe it doesn’t matter.
