Coming to study abroad in Japan has created a great opportunity for me to expand my perspective of the current field, although staying at Japan is my favoured option for building my career, I am still actively looking at opportunities in other countries. Environment-wise, I would love to work in an international environment, and be able to fully utilise my ability in languages. In addition to my research and application of bioinformatics, I aim to acquire skill and knowledge in machine learning and artificial intelligence to aid analysis in a higher level.

I am investigating the relationship between ocular conditions such as presbyopia, myopia, and dry eye and quality of life, including the interrelationship with other systemic conditions. I am also exploring animal models of diabetic retinopathy to better understand the disease pathogenesis and develop new treatments in humans. I have a Doctorate of Optometry and a Master’s in Public Health, so I am experienced in clinical practice and understand that side of the field. In the future, I hope to find positions that allow me to continue to research ocular conditions and improve patient outcomes.

私は臨床医と研究医の両方の視点から難聴治療に貢献できる医師になりたいと考えている。医学研究で得られた知見を臨床に活かせないか常に考えながら直接患者に還元することができ、また、実際の患者から医学的疑問を見つけて基礎研究につなげることができるという点で、臨床と研究を両立させることは大きなメリットを持つと考えている。難聴の病態解明および治療薬開発というビッグテーマで少しでも多くのことを明らかにしたい。