Tian Du

Tian is a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney, looking at how diverse venoms from jellyfish to spitting cobras act on our cells. Through CRISPR screening and molecular techniques she aims to find these mechanisms of action and aid the discovery of new therapeutics for stings and bites. Tian also works as a casual academic, both as a demonstrator for university students and science outreach for the public.

Tian completed her undergraduate and honours at the University of Melbourne in neuroscience and anatomy, focusing on how enrichment and social isolation can affect the developing brain. Here she also worked at the Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology.