Miss Meaghan Ashton

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

College of Sciences


Meaghan graduated from a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) in Chemistry (Double) at the University of Adelaide in 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science from Flinders University. Meaghan is currently undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Sciences) under the supervision of Professor Hugh Harris. Her research involves the investigation of techniques for the radiolabeling of biologically relevant molecules with isotopes of mercury for the development of targeted radiopharmaceutical theranostics for the treatment of cancer. Meaghan's research is conducted in collaboration with ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation), and she is a recipient of an AINSE Postgraduate Research Award.

Date Position Institution name
2023 - ongoing Second Year Chemistry Practical Demonstrator University of Adelaide
2022 - 2022 First Year Chemistry Practical Demonstrator University of Adelaide
2021 - 2021 Research Officer University of Adelaide

Date Institution name Country Title
2022 University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy Chemical Sciences
2022 - 2023 University of Adelaide Australia Master of Philosophy
2019 - 2021 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
2015 - 2019 Flinders University Australia Bachelor of Psychological Science

Laboratory Demonstrator (Chemistry 1B): 2022


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