Yoshi Tan
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Biomedicine
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Preterm birth remains the leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity worldwide as babies struggle to breathe due to immature lungs. To promote fetal organ maturation, mothers at risk of preterm birth are routinely given antenatal corticosteroids (ACS). The use of ACS has greatly reduced risk of respiratory issues and mortality. However, infants have variable responsiveness to treatment and, despite over five years of clinical use, there is limited understanding of the underlying mechanisms.
My research investigates the molecular mechanisms contributing to the diverse range of responses to ACS, using sheep as a preclinical model of preterm birth.
Supervisors: Associate Professor Kathy Gatford, Professor Janna Morrison, Associate Professor Michael Wiese
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Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2024 University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy 2023 - 2023 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) (Molecular and Biomedical Science) 2020 - 2022 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology) -
Research Interests
Casual demonstrator for SCIENCE 2202: MBS Practical C2 (Semester 2)
Casual academic tutor for GENETICS 2520: Function and Diversity of Genomes (Semester 2)
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