Access & equity officer

Janahan Dharmarajah

Portfolio

The Access & Equity Officer is responsible for:

• ensuring that the interests of disadvantaged groups, including but not limited to, disabled, rural/isolated,
  socio-economically disadvantaged, and postgraduates from non-English speaking backgrounds are brought to the attention of the MPAEC

• liaising with the said groups of postgraduates in relation to issues pertaining to them

• attending or ensuring that the said groups of postgraduates are represented at any conferences 
  dealing with issues pertaining to them

• introducing policies for discussion at the MPAEC meetings covering the concerns of the said
  group of postgraduates

• convening meetings of the MPAEC Office Bearers when necessary

• presenting and arguing for the MPA budget submission

• other responsibilities as may be determined by the MPAEC from time to time

Background

I completed my Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours at Monash University, Clayton. After one year of working as a Research Assistant in the university’s Department of Pharmacology, I decided to undertake a PhD there. I am currently into my second year of enrolment.

Research

Free radicals are found to be elevated in platelets isolated from subjects with diseases such as hypertension and atherosclerosis. However, the reason for this increase in free radicals is yet to be determined. Therefore my research topic focuses on defining the functions and roles of free radicals in mouse platelets both in normal and disease models.

Personal interests

I enjoy personal fitness and love training at the gym with my mates. I’m into sports especially footy (Go the Pies!) and cricket. I am also a motoring enthusiast and wish I didn’t dedicate so much of my time looking at car sites! I also enjoy working with others and meeting new people.

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