Rosie Coleman

Rosie is a medical scientist with a diverse academic and professional background. She began her career as a successful digital artist, working in animated television and digital illustration. After several years in the arts, she pivoted her professional interests and completed an undergraduate degree in psychology and an honours degree in medical science. After several years working as a research assistant in the A Martin Gut Lab, Rosie has taken the PhD plunge. She now spends her time in the Chew Worm Lab, looking at worms under a microscope. 

Rosie's current project and interest focuses on understanding what makes brain cells unique in how they age and respond to stress. She is particularly interested in understanding why aging brain cells have unique issues in managing the upkeep of their proteins. She hopes that by understanding what is so special about the brain cell, she can harness that to help people age better. 

Rosie also has a keen interest in communicating science to the public, and creative non-fiction writing.