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60 seconds with … Suree Lekawanvijit

3 December 2008

Suree Lekawanvijit
 

Name: Suree Lekawanvijit
Course: PhD
Year level: First year
Mode: Full-time

What is it about your course and the University that helped you to choose Monash?

I am interested in research in the cardiology field. I searched for PhD programs and found several satisfactory courses. There are many reasons I chose Monash, my supervisor's profile, teamwork, research facilities, Monash itself and its location (Melbourne).

What is your favourite subject and why?

Molecular biology, since there's always something new in this field to explore and it is one of the key tools to get scientific answers for research questions/health problems.

What challenges are ahead for you this year?

I would like to publish my presented work.

What will be your ideal career (and what will it involve) when you graduate?

My background is as a pathologist. When I worked at Chaing Mai University in Thailand, I realised that just giving diagnoses for patients is not enough since it can not help these patients in the future or new patients. Doing research might be another way. After I graduate I will look at choosing careers where I can use both my pathology background and research skills and experiences.

What is it about your course that holds your interest or is particularly satisfying?

My research topic, pathophysiology of cardiorenal syndrome, is very interesting. It will have a big impact for patients with heart and/or kidney failure. The collaborative environment and lab facilities is helping me progress quickly.

What is your favourite place in the world and why?

I love travelling but my most favourite destination is home or anywhere with my family.

What is the best piece of advice you have received?

From my parents: do your best, try to be on your own and think about others.

What is something about yourself that most of your fellow students wouldn't know?

Not sure. I am usually willing to tell people about myself if they ask.

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