Megan Lim

Dr Megan Lim

ARC Grant-Funded Researcher A

School of Biological Sciences

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Postdoctoral Researcher
Reproductive Success Group & Centre of Light for Life
Robinson Research Insitute, School of Biomedicine & Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), School of Biological Sciences

Biography
I am a postdoctoral researcher working at the intersection of reproductive biology and advanced imaging technologies. Since 2021, I have held a joint postdoctoral appointment with the Reproductive Success Group (led by A/Prof Kylie Dunning) and the Centre of Light for Life (led by Prof Kishan Dholakia), where I contribute to cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research spanning reproductive health and biophotonics. As Centre Coordinator for the Centre of Light for Life, I also play a strategic leadership role in shaping engagement and outreach, fostering national and international collaborations, and leading the organisation of major scientific symposia and workshops.

Research Interests
My current research explores the development of innovative, non-invasive imaging techniques to assess oocyte and embryo health—critical challenges in reproductive medicine. Their work integrates techniques from biophotonics, mechanical engineering, and cell biology, contributing to both fundamental science and translational applications in assisted reproduction. My PhD topic was: The role of haemoglobin in healthy oocyte development, and I continue to have a strong interest in the areas of: oxygen-regulated gene expression/HIF-induced gene expression, reactive oxygen species, and nitric oxide.

2020 PhD graduate in the Early Development Group at the University of Adelaide, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Research topic: The role of haemoglobin in healthy oocyte development.

Interests: Oxygen-regulated gene expression/HIF-induced gene expression, reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide

2021 Professor Donald Brook Cheek Fund Recipient

2019 Travel Awards for International Conference

  • Adelaide Medical School Research Travel Award
  • Robinson Research Institute Travel Grant 
  • Centre for Nanoscale and Biophotonics Adelaide Node Travel Support 

2016 Adelaide Graduate Centre Post-Graduate Research Scholarship

2021

  • National Youth Science Forum Outreach Program

Laboratory Practical Demonstrator – Provided introductory laboratory demonstration of basic embryology for 60 Year 12 students.

  • Year 12 Work Experience

Supervisor – Coordinated hands-on laboratory experiments for Year 12 student.

2020               

  • Centre for Nanoscale and Biophotonics Teaching Skills Training Program

Lecturer – Presented in a mock lecture series to a panel of experienced teaching staff from different Australian universities.

  • Year 10 Work Experience

Supervisor – Coordinated hands-on laboratory experiments for Year 10 student.

2019 

  • Aquinas College Senior Mentoring Program

Senior Mentor – Mentored 3rd year Molecular Biosciences student over four meetings.

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 Co-Supervisor Investigate the impact of discrete wavelengths of light on preimplantation embryo development. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Shan Li

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2023 - ongoing Co-Supervisor Investigating the role of IVF procedures and genetics on embryo metabolism University of Adelaide - Honours - Wenyu Li
    2023 - ongoing Co-Supervisor Investigating the impact of discrete wavelengths of light on mouse pre-implantation embryo development University of Adelaide - Honours - Shan Li

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2019 - ongoing Member Society for the Study of Reproductive Biology Australia
    2019 - ongoing Member Society for Reproductive Biology Australia

  • Presentation
    Date Topic Presented at Institution Country
    2019 - 2019 Understanding the Role of Hemoglobin in Oocyte Maturation - Society for the Study of Reproduction Conference 2019 United States
  • Position: ARC Grant-Funded Researcher A
  • Email: megan.lim@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Helen Mayo South, floor S2
  • Org Unit: Medical Sciences
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