HANA STAROBOVA
PhD Student, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia, Czech / German
Hana is a PhD student with special interest in pain and the development of new painkillers from animal venoms, such as from spiders and scorpions. Hana began her research career with a pharmacy degree in Germany and her current work focusses on neuropathic pain. Hana is using sophisticated research techniques investigating gene and protein changes in disease models to develop and test new painkillers for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Additionally, Hana is passionate about knowledge, science communication, advocacy of students from disadvantaged backgrounds and animal welfare. She is a passionate surfer and nature lover.
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