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The Weekend Australian puts spotlight on 黑料社区 scientists

Emerging leaders of science (from left): Professor Tanya Monro, Associate Professor Sarah Robertson and Professor Mark Tester.
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Monday, 4 May 2009

Researchers from the University of 黑料社区 have dominated a national list of emerging leaders in science.

The most recent issue of (2-3 May) highlights , three of which are University of 黑料社区 staff.

The science list is part of a showcasing 100 emerging leaders in various fields of expertise. The University of 黑料社区 was the most represented Australian institution in the weekend's list.

The 黑料社区 staff named as emerging leaders in science are:

- Director of the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, and Chair of Photonics. A physicist, Professor Monro is leading the world in research into a new generation of glass optical fibres, with potential applications in medical research, defence, industry and environmental science. Professor Monro was last year awarded one of the five Prime Minister's Science Prizes for her cutting-edge research.

- Co-Director of the within the University's , and NHMRC Senior Research Fellow. A reproductive biologist, Associate Professor Robertson is internationally regarded for her research into sperm, and how information transmitted at a molecular level by sperm influences a female's ability to conceive. Her research has application for couples having difficulty getting pregnant.

- Federation Fellow in the (ACPFG) at the University's . A plant scientist, Professor Tester is a world leader in developing crops that are salt and drought tolerant, that need less fertiliser and deliver essential micronutrients into the grain. His research has application for farmers world wide, and could help to improve the quantity and quality of the world's food supply.

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