Kelly Rogers (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute)

In this episode of The Microscopists, Peter O’Toole sits down with Kelly Rogers, Head of the Division of Advanced Technology and Biology at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Melbourne.

Kelly reflects on her childhood ambition of becoming a forester, the surprising twist that steered her toward science, and her first encounter with confocal microscopy during her PhD in Hong Kong; a moment that sparked her passion for imaging. She shares stories from her time in Paris with Spencer Shorte’s lab, before returning to Australia to establish a central microscopy facility at WEHI.

Along the way, Kelly discusses the challenges of balancing research, facility management, and staff development, while ensuring her team has opportunities to grow and contribute at the leading edge of microscopy.

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