Jiajun is a PhD candidate who specializes in using deep learning techniques to study dermatological manifestations caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). With a strong computer science background, he explores AI applications in medical image processing and strives to bridge the gap between technology and healthcare.

Ella Herring is a young microbiologist passionate about improving diagnostic tools targeting bacterial infections to ensure quick diagnosis and treatment for patients. After graduating with her Honours in Microbiology in 2024, Ella has continued exploring this passion as a research assistant supervised by Dr Emily Bryan and Dr Emma Sweeney.

Natasha is a Monash University research assistant, within the Genital Microbiota and Mycoplasma Group at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre. She completed her honours at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, developing a CRISPR-based diagnostic for Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Her work centers on applying molecular approaches to advance urogenital health.

Andrey is working on a UNSW-CSIRO Industry PhD in collaboration with SpeeDx. Co-supervised by Tanya Applegate, Denis Bauer and Elisa Mokany, he aims to develop machine-learning methods to pinpoint Neisseria gonorrhoeae resistance markers, advancing next-generation antimicrobial diagnostic tools.

Liz Walker is an epidemiologist at NSW Health.

Georgia is a Microbiology Trainee. Prior to studying Medicine, she completed a BA/BSc and a PhD at the University of Melbourne, winning the Dean’s Award and a scholarship with CSIRO. She completed BPT at St Vincent’s and is enjoying the mix of clinical and research opportunities that laboratory medicine provides.