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Wednesday May 21, 2025

Congratulations to Ha Tran
2024 ASI Travel Awardee

We warmly congratulate
Ha Tran
winner of the 2024 ASI Travel Award

 

I’m currently pursuing my PhD in Reproductive Immunology Group at the Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide. Originally from Vietnam, I moved to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) in 2008 and later relocated to Adelaide in 2019 to pursue my undergraduate studies in Immunology and Bioinformatics.

My research is centred around the study of mammalian reproduction and development, with a focus on the immune regulation of fertility and pregnancy by male seminal fluid factors, particularly the histocompatibility antigens. I leverage cutting-edge technologies such as flow cytometry, single-cell sequencing, and machine learning to advance the understanding of T cell activation by seminal fluid proteins, which will be vital for enhancing breeding efficiency and reducing wastage in endangered species conservation and agriculture.

Receiving this travel grant was pivotal for my attendance at the Society for the Study of Reproductive Science (SSR) conference in Dublin, the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) in Barcelona and my visit/presentation to Professor David MacIntyre’s lab at Imperial College London and Professor Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri’s lab at the University of Cambridge. The SSR conference was the premier event in reproductive science this year, offering unparalleled networking and learning opportunities. Presenting my research there allowed me to engage with leading international experts, including Dr. Roser Vento-Tormo and associate professor John Bromfield.

Additionally, my visiting Professor MacIntyre and Professor Sferruzzi-Perri's lab was an exciting opportunity for me to discuss my findings on the immunological control of placental development. This experience was foundational my growth as an early career researcher, helping me build international collaborations and explore future postdoctoral opportunities.

Lab visit to Professor Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri’s lab at the University of Cambridge.

Author: Ha Tran

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