I am a PhD candidate in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. My field of interest lies in understanding the genetic-microbial signatures that dictate clinical outcomes in cancer and other inflammatory disorders, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal diseases. I have had the honour of being recognised in my respective field, having been named the Australian National Scholar at the United European Gastroenterology Week 2024 congress.