Melanie Cheung – Neurobiologist
Ngāti Rangitihi, Te Arawa
‘Science is about being a tutu!’
What I do
I’m a neurobiologist so I study the brain.
My quals
I’m from Matata and I grew up in Edgecumbe. I studied for a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Master of Science in Biochemistry and a Doctorate (PhD) in Pharmacology at the University of Auckland.
Study tips
Go to class!
Dream mahi
Professor
I really admire …
The many indigenous specialists I continually meet in my field.
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