Practising Australian Scientists Barry Marshall Fiona Wood
Current Area of Work immunoregulation and immunotherapeutic vaccines Creating a Hepatitis-C vaccine Teaches at the University of Queensland Immunologist Developed the cervical cancer vaccine
Impact on today’s society Preventative measures to reduce common diseases creates a healthier generation Creates awareness Research Preventing skin cancer through immunotherapy* Creating a Hepatitis-C vaccine *treatment of disease by inducing, enhancing, or suppressing an immune response
Current area of work Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Specialises in acute burn care and scar reconstruction Director of the Burn Service in Western Australia
Research Further research into tissue repair, regeneration, and reconstruction Investigating into scar-less healing Impact on today’s society Aims to improve the patients quality of life and return to pre-injury condition Reduces body image and social participation issues encountered by patients Creates awareness on how to complete first aid on burns