Biography
Candice grew up on Gubbi Gubbi / Kubbi Kubbi land, in Caloundra. She moved to Brisbane to study at UQ and graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Molecular Biology. She then moved to Mondulkiri, Cambodia to participate in the development of new seed storage technologies for this region. After a dengue fever infection, Candice returned to Australia and began a PhD in Plant Molecular Biology. During her PhD Candice investigated molecular networks that enable legumes to respond to abiotic stresses. Candice now works at the CSIRO BioFoundry where she supports internal and external clients to develop new biotechnology using automation and high-throughput synthetic biology approaches.
Academic Qualifications
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2022
Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Queensland -
2015
Bachelor of Science (Honours Class I)
The University of Queensland
Achievements and Awards
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2021-2021
Career Development Scholarship Extension
The University of Queensland -
2017-2020
PhD Research Training Program Scholarship
Department of Education and Training, Australian Government -
2019-2021
Young Science Ambassador Award
Wonder of Science -
2019-2019
First National Real Estate Leadership Award Finalist
Seven News Young Achiever Awards -
2018-201
Three Minute Thesis - 1st place
McDonnell International Scholars Academy -
2015-2015
Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence
Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland -
2015-2015
Undergraduate Honours Scholarship
Grains Research and Development Corporation -
2015-2015
Moggill Markets Honours Research Prize
School of Agriculture and Food Science, The University of Queensland
Professional Experiences
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2021-2021
Technical Officer
School of Agriculture and Food Science, The University of Queensland -
2017-2021
Plant and Molecular Biology Tutor
The University of Queensland -
2017-2022
PhD Candidate
Integrative Legume Research Group, The University of Queensland -
2016-2016
Research Assistant
Mondulkiri Agricultural Resource Centre, Cambodia