Exhibition winners
Exhibition winners have earned the Faculty's highest academic distinctions. These students achieved the highest grade across one year of their degree program.
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Exhibition winners have earned the Faculty's highest academic distinctions. These students achieved the highest grade across one year of their degree program.
This award is proudly supported by Guild Insurance.
Tran My Ly is currently undertaking her pharmacy internship at Austin Health where she has a supportive network to put all her learning into practice as she explores different pharmacists’ roles within the hospital setting.
She is passionate about patient-centred care and optimising medication management for each of her patients. Tran My’s experience working across different areas in hospital pharmacy so far has fuelled her interest in pharmacists’ scope of practice and the impact pharmacists can have when working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
After her internship, Tran My is hoping to further refine her skills and role as a pharmacist and work on her areas of interest. She currently has a particular interest in cardiology and is keen to explore it from a research perspective through her IFP project. She is excited for her journey ahead and as she continues with internship and progresses through her career.
"Every day is a new learning experience for me to become a better pharmacist and I’m so grateful for every opportunity I am given. The support I receive from my family, peers, and pharmacists I work with has had an immense impact on my journey through a challenging but very rewarding time in my pharmacy career."
This award is proudly supported by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Julia (Tong Ern) is a compassionate and driven fourth-year pharmacy student. Her decision to pursue pharmacy stemmed from her passion for enhancing healthcare outcomes and her desire to make tangible differences in people’s lives. With experience in diverse healthcare settings, including hospital and community pharmacies, Julia has had the privilege to apply knowledge gained throughout her course to provide patient education, primary healthcare advice, clinical services and dispensing under pharmacist supervision. Currently, Julia is involved in a clinical research project at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, focusing on the impact of clinical pharmacy services in an inpatient mental health ward, reflecting her interest in mental health topics and advocacy.
Julia’s commitment to growth extends beyond academics. She actively engages as a Monash Student Ambassador, Peer Mentor and Volunteer, finding fulfilment in fostering meaningful interactions and sharing valuable experiences to improve the learning experiences of her peers.
Looking ahead, Julia is eager to embrace new challenges and explore the vast opportunities and prospects for growth within the pharmacy field. Her long-term goal is to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with the aim of facilitating medication access and positively impacting public health.
"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my family and friends for their unwavering support throughout my pharmacy journey, and to the Monash faculty for the opportunities provided to me. Receiving this award is a huge honour and recognition of my dedication to excellence, which I look forward to carrying into my future career."
This award is proudly supported by Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
Perri Teoh is a diligent and enthusiastic student currently completing her third year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Masters of Pharmacy degree.
Perri’s passion for pharmacy is underpinned by a deep appreciation for the complex and often astounding ways in which drugs interact with the human body. However it is her compassion and genuine desire to help others which drive her to pursue a career as a pharmacist.
Above all, Perri values a patient-centred approach to healthcare. She is inspired by the diversity of the world around her, and is a keen advocate for the implementation of inclusive, sustainable and culturally-safe practices across all aspects of the pharmacy profession. Perri thoroughly enjoys the process of supporting patients to identify their individual health goals and better understand their medication regimens, and finds much fulfilment in optimising medicine use to achieve such goals.
Perri embraces change and strives to take on new challenges with optimism and determination. She is excited by the rapidly evolving role of the pharmacist within the healthcare system, and looks forward to the learning opportunities which lie ahead.
"I am beyond grateful for my incredible support network, whose encouragement has never once waivered. Thank you for giving me the space to make mistakes and stumble my way towards my goals."
This award is proudly supported by Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL).
Louisa is a compassionate international student currently completing her Pharmacy degree at Monash University. With a profound passion for health and a genuine desire to positively impact people's lives, Louisa dedicates herself wholeheartedly to her academic pursuits and practical experiences.
Louisa's journey in Pharmacy stems from her deep-seated desire to understand people's medical needs and help them manage their health. From working as a pharmacy student in a local pharmacy, she has gained invaluable real-life experience by interacting directly with patients and gaining insight into their healthcare needs.
Beyond her academic and professional endeavours, Louisa finds joy in connecting with others and building meaningful relationships. Her warm and empathetic nature allows her to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, fostering an environment of trust and understanding. As Louisa continues her journey in Pharmacy, she remains steadfast in her commitment to learning, growth, and providing health services to others. Louisa is determined to significantly impact healthcare and beyond with her passion for medicines, dedication to excellence, and genuine care for people's well-being.
"Life is an endless learning journey."
This award is proudly supported by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Pippa’s desire to understand the natural world, capture new knowledge, and effect change led her to pursue a career in research science. Her sense of awe for the way chemicals can be designed, manipulated, and synthesized to create molecules that modulate the body’s own functions prompted her to undertake her bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science at Monash University.
She discovered through her studies and undergraduate research opportunities that she was particularly interested in exploring the very initial stages of drug development: understanding the basic mechanisms that underpin disease onset and development.
Pippa is currently completing her honours degree in the Neuroinflammation Lab at the Florey Institute. Her work uses gene editing technology in human neuronal cells to explore the molecular mechanisms involved in neurodegenerative disease. The project focuses on how genetic variance interacts with environmental stress to trigger the onset of rapid neurodegeneration, within the context of Motor Neurone Disease and Perry Syndrome. She is particularly interested in exploring the role of pathological accumulation of TDP-43 in disease progression.
She aims to conduct her research with patient experience at the heart of her work, from initial idea conception through to results communication.
"Understand the ‘why’."
This award is proudly supported by Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists.
Futong Chen is currently undertaking the BPharmScAdv(Hons)Scholars program. She grew up in a family of healthcare workers, which cultivated her enthusiasm for studying pharmaceutical science. Through her study at Monash, Futong found herself having a keen interest in neuroscience, immunology and medicinal chemistry. She is looking forward to making positive contribution to the healthcare system.
With great passion to learn and work, Futong is an organized individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment. Outside of the academic work, Futong participates in other activities such as being a peer mentor in the faculty and doing volunteering work at Monash Student Association. Through these activities, she developed strong communication skills and teamwork spirit that help her prepare well for the future. With a brave heart and ambition, Futong would like to devote herself into the research field of pharmaceutical science.
"Learn from mistakes and step forward. Never give up pursing the dreams."
This award is proudly supported by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Dishita Jathar is currently a second year Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours) student. Following her interest and passion for chemistry and biology, she chose to undertake this course at Monash University.
Through her studies so far, she has learned about human physiology, medicinal chemistry, and drug formulations, as well as the drug discovery pipeline. She is passionate about drug research and development to help improve the lives of people around the world.
Alongside her academic commitments, Dishita also aims to make the most of her university experience by partaking in extracurricular activities organised by clubs and associations at Parkville. She also strives to improve her soft skills through her part-time work.
Dishita is very grateful for all of the support she has received from her family, friends, mentors, and staff members in her journey so far. Dishita is looking forward to the rest of her course and hopes to further advance her knowledge in the different areas of the pharmaceutical field. She aims to also contribute to the Monash community by taking up volunteering opportunities in the future.
"Pharmaceutical science is the bridge between science and healthcare. I believe I am very fortunate to be a part of this discipline, with the potential to contribute to the medicinal advancements of the future. It’s an honour to be on this journey."
This award is proudly supported by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Kelsey James Hole is currently a fourth-year Pharmaceutical Science and Chemical Engineering student. Ending high school with a passion for science, particularly chemistry, he found that the double degree would allow him to further his knowledge in chemistry without depriving him of the opportunity to explore other sciences. Through engagement with the engineering side of the degree, Kelsey has developed a much deeper appreciation for mathematics and hopes to pursue further math-related studies.
Having taken advantage of the many pharmaceutical science-related opportunities provided by Monash, Kelsey has completed projects specified by major Australian cosmetic brands and undertaken invaluable weeks of work-integrated learning related to contract analytical testing, primarily of food and beverage products. He now looks forward to gaining real-world experience related to the chemical engineering aspect of his degree.
"I would like to thank all those who made it possible for me to receive this prize: my family, friends, and the Monash staff."