We are delighted to present our first HDR and ECR virtual webinar for 2024! Join us for an inspiring discussion as we delve into the career paths of two esteemed researchers – Dr Tara Speranza and Dr Bridie Mulholland.

In this panel-style discussion, our guests will share their personal experiences navigating the world of academia and industry and provide insights and practical advice about the diverse avenues they have taken in their careers.

Register now!

When: April 26^th 2pm AEST

Where: Zoom

FREE for members and non-members

Our presenters

Dr Tara Speranza, PhD

Tara Speranza has over two decades of experience in academia and medical research, with a focus on novel molecular targets for endocrine-controlled musculoskeletal disease. Tara's research at the University of Sydney and the University of Geneva garnered awards, grants, and a successful commercial partnership with pharmaceutical company Servier.

Following her successful academic career, Tara was employed as a biotech and healthcare sell-side analyst at Bell Potter Securities. She was subsequently recruited by Andrew Forrest’s private health tech fund, Tenmile, as an expert Investment Analyst, building and managing a diversified portfolio of biotech and healthcare investments.

Bridie Mulholland, PhD

Bridie is a proud Aboriginal academic and an Assistant Professor (Senior Lecturer) in First Nations Health at Bond University. She has worked in a number of diverse positions within research and higher education and has not taken the traditional PhD-post doc pathway to academia. Bridie conferred her PhD in 2021, first working in professional roles before transitioning into academic positions in late 2022. Bridie worked as a Level B across the University of Wollongong and the University of Sydney for 12 months before landing a Level C position at Bond University.