Meaghan Ashton

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.