HONOURS STUDENT

Ella Forward-Yang

What is your current research interest?

Looking at the molecular mechanisms behind exercise’s neuroprotective effects on the degenerating retina

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When did you first become interested in vision science?

During my undergraduate courses

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What are your favourite hobbies outside of the lab?

Mountain biking, motorbiking, climbing and swimming

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What is your favourite cuisine?

Japanese!!

BIO:

This year I’ve started my honours year in the Clear Vision lab at the JCSMR after completing my three years at the ANU of a bachelor of Medical Science. My project this year will be looking at the molecular mechanisms behind how exercise influences neuroprotection in degenerative retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration. I’m unsure as to what I want to do after honours, but I’m keeping my options open for a PhD. For now, I’m very excited for what my honours year has in stall for me!!