Background

After completing a Bachelor of Science majoring in microbiology at the University of Melbourne in 2023, Alysha undertook an honours project at Burnet Institute in 2024, investigating RH5 monoclonal antibodies that both block and deceive blood-stage malaria parasites.

Alysha is currently continuing her project as a PhD student in the Malaria Virulence, Drug Discovery and Resistance group, under the supervision of Associate Professor Paul Gilson and Dr Hayley Bullen.

Qualifications

• 2024: Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Melbourne, Australia
• 2023: Bachelor of Science (Microbiology), University of Melbourne, Australia

Affiliations

• 2025–present: Australian Society for Parasitology

Awards

• 2025–present: Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend and Fees Offset, Monash University, Australia
• 2024: Honours Professional Development Award, Burnet Institute Student Symposium
• 2024: Burnet Institute Shark Tank funding