Jessica Buck is a descendant of the Kamilaroi people, and lives in Newcastle. Jessica has completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Distinction and a Diploma of Languages (Japanese) at the University of Newcastle. She has a High Distinction average, and was placed on the faculty merit list. Some of Jessica’s notable academic achievements include her selection as a recipient of the University of Newcastle Undergraduate Scholarship in 2010; and receiving both the Premier’s Award for Outstanding Performance in the Higher School Certificate (HSC), and the Nanga Mai award for best performance by an Indigenous student in the HSC in 2008. In 2013, she was shortlisted for the Rhodes and Monash Scholarships. In 2012, Jessica participated in the Aurora Indigenous Scholars International Study Tour. She is also a keen volunteer surf lifesaver, and is a Patrol Captain at Soldiers Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. Jessica has a strong interest in cancer and neuroscience research and is currently working as a research assistant at the Center for Magnetic Resonance in Health at the Hunter Medical Research Institute. She is keen to pursue post-graduate studies to the PhD level, and to become involved with research programs which aim to benefit Indigenous health.
Jessica has completed a Masters of Science in Neuroscience at Oxford University and is now undertaking a PhD in Oncology at the same university.
Jessica has completed a Masters of Science in Neuroscience at Oxford University and is now undertaking a PhD in Oncology at the same university.
