Why Smart Leaders Breathe Slow: The Science of Heart-Brain Resilience

Let me set the scene: 47 tabs open. A grant application due in one hour. Emails and texts unread. More patient visits dropping into my calendar. Grad students asking to meet. And my coffee—a flat white—cold for hours. Leg tapping. Blink rate high. I've been staring at my screen for hours and I need to… Continue reading Why Smart Leaders Breathe Slow: The Science of Heart-Brain Resilience

Inspiring a new generation of scientists in rural Queensland

Tackling disadvantage head on with curiosity and chocolate. The Wonder of Science program runs school-based STEM projects in rural schools and towns around Queensland on topics like volcanoes, water filtration, the solar system and more. My role as a Young Science Ambassador in 2018-2019 was one of the most rewarding experiences during my four years… Continue reading Inspiring a new generation of scientists in rural Queensland