Primary Care Cancer Research Group welcomes Anna Withanage Dona to the team
Anna joins the team as a Research Fellow in Cancer Genomics and Health Service Research. She will be combining her expertise in molecular diagnostics and oncology clinical trials to conduct a new study on personalised breast screening.
Anna’s PhD focused on the production of recombinant and hypoallergenic variants for precision molecular diagnostics, a first-line diagnostic tool for a personalised approach to allergy diagnosis.
Selected for a competitive VCCC Alliance Internship, Anna was able to apply research-based evidence into practice and directly involved with the implementation of oncology clinical trials and its day-to-day coordination at Goulburn Valley Health.
A lover of animals all shapes and sizes, Anna has two spoilt dogs and two birds at home. In her spare time, she loves exploring new places with her dogs, discovering new cafes and being with family and friends.