Breast cancer researcher Ash Hope triumphs in STEM career, faces gender bias as NRL cheerleader
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Doctoral candidate and scientist Ash Hope at IHMRI in Wollongong.
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Ash Hope is a PhD candidate and breast cancer researcher, as well as a professional cheerleader
She was recently awarded an International Women s Day scholarship after graduating with honours from her biotechnology degree
She wants to inspire women to pursue a career in science while balancing her leisure activities
When the doctoral candidate and breast cancer treatment researcher is not working in a laboratory at the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI), she trades her lab coat for her red and white cheerleader costume and pom poms.
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