Rhys

PhD (Biomedical Sciences)

Everyone grows up wanting to be a doctor, or a lawyer, or an astronaut. When I was growing up, I wanted to be me! And since I was always very inquisitive, asked endless questions, and enjoyed learning medicine, it is no wonder that I became a research scientist in the medical field!

STUDYING: I am currently studying a PhD in haematology and immunology, after completing my Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences and Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) at Bond. The study I am involved in examines older persons aged 65 to 74yrs performing regular moderate intensity exercise on a treadmill. At regular intervals before, during and after their 24-week exercise program, I analyse blood samples for red blood cell aggregation, various immune system markers and test the functionality of their immune system.

INTERESTS: Sport, computer games, and just having fun in general!

HOMETOWN: Gold Coast

DREAM JOB: My dream job is to become a lecturer, teaching other students the knowledge I have gained from my own experiences and research.

HOW BOND IS HELPING ME GET THERE: Bond gives me the freedom to create my own path towards my goals and provides me with excellent lecturers, state-of-the art equipment and a passion for research. Postgraduate study will benefit my career by allowing me to become a leader of my own project. It is different to undergraduate study because I get to make my own decisions and become an expert in a specific field.

Where I See My Future Taking Me ...

Going on to post doctorate
study, taking charge of my
own research and leading
a team of investigators

Lecturing at
Bond University

Who I Would Love to Be for One Day ...

Favourite things ...

Music and impromptu karaoke in the lab!

Catching up with friends in the Multimedia Centre

Living on the Gold Coast - it has everything I'll ever want or need