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Nhi Thao Tran
PhD Candidate, RMIT University
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Don't be afraid of failing and feeling lost after you do.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
I am a biomedical scientist investigating brain injury in the developing fetus.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS FIELD?
I originally wanted to pursue a career as a paediatrician and wanted to enter medical school. I enrolled myself in to a biomedical science undergraduate course and it was by majoring in pathology that I became interested in scientific research. I decided to try a year of research at a neuroscience institute and was inspired by my female supervisor, and also the environment I was in, to pursue a career in scientific research.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK AT & THINK, "I WISH YOUNGER ME WOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS WAS POSSIBLE?"
My career has only just started but being where I am now, doing the things I'm doing, talking to the people I'm talking to, being able to think critically in a supporting environment is really an achievement to me so far.
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING IN STEM?
I love working in STEM because everyone around me is genuinely interested in knowledge, no matter how trivial or profound. I look forward to working with like-minded individuals who have a passion to learn and continue learning.
BEST ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION?
Don't be afraid of failing and feeling lost after you do. If you are strong-willed and know what your strengths and interests are, opportunities will arise whether you anticipate them or not.
INSPO / FUN FACT
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”