Olivia Holloway

PhD Candidate - Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre

"I love supporting people from all walks of life. I particularly want to be a good role model to young women in my family, and show people science is much more than working in while lab coats."

Olivia is fascinated by how our brain works. Currently, she is a PhD candidate at the Wicking Dementia Centre, looking into how a concussion affects the brain and how this may increase someone’s risk of dementia. Within TWICS, Olivia helps coordinate our youth outreach episodes. She particularly enjoys working with students for their fresh and unique insights and hopes that she is helping to inspire future scientists!

"In my career so far, I am really proud of the data I have produced, which I think is going to be very valuable in my research area of concussion. Awards and publications are a side bonus, but the time I’ve put in and the data I have produced is what I am truly proud of."

"I really love those big “ah ha!” moments when you can see everything work out, connect the dots or have a fantastic idea. I really love those heart warming moments in STEM."

"I have always kept really quiet and never really voiced my opinions and now I see that this is because of imposter syndrome. I should really speak up when I don’t agree with something or if I feel like I am being overlooked."

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