
Aria Ahmed-cox
cientia PhD Candidate, Children’s Cancer Institute Australia University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australian–British
Aria holds a Bsc. Hons. in microbiology, genetics and molecular biology. Currently pursuing a PhD in cancer nanomedicine, Aria intends to attain a medical degree and work collaboratively as a researcher clinician to improve outcomes for patients with cancer. She is a strong advocate for mental health in STEMM and uses her free time to teach and mentor university students, and volunteer with St John Ambulance NSW. Always one to take on challenges head-first, she is excited to develop her leadership skills and engage with like-minded women, working towards impactful research and sustainable change on a global scale.