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Research Trial:
Researchers at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton in collaboration with the World Health Organisation are trialing a new male contraceptive method. We need healthy couples living in a stable relationship and not planning pregnancy for two years.
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Student Profiles

Natalie Hannan, PhD Student
Uterine Biology Group

The research we do here is cutting edge and very rewarding. There are so many great research areas that you are sureto find something you love. All in all, I think PHI is a great place to study!

Why did you choose female fertility research?
I am very interested in early pregnancy. I would like to better understand and contribute to the scientific knowledge in this field, with the hope of helping to improve pregnancy success rates, both natural and assisted (IVF treatment).

What do you enjoy about your research?
I get great satisfaction knowing that I may one day be able to help people, particularly women who are infertile and need IVF treatment.

Why did you choose to study at PHI?
I really believe that the Institute’s research is actually going to make a difference. I also like the thought of studying at an independent research institute where I can learn more than I could in an on-campus lab.

Describe a typical day as a student at PHI:
A normal day at PHI would involve me working on an experiment or reading other fertility related research articles. Once a week I go to a lab meeting, which allows me to keep up to date with new techniques, improve my communication skills and review peer work. Students are also encouraged to attend professional development activities and present at local and international conferences.

Do you participate in extra curricular activities?
I am often involved in extra curricular activities with my friends at PHI, including fundraising, social events and ASMR. I had a great time riding in this year’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay and have completed many charity fun runs.


Gerard Tarulli, PhD Student,
Male Reproductive Endocrinology

The team here is fresh and dynamic and the independent, non-profit nature of the Institute makes for a much more liberal experience. You are allowed a greater level of independence by not being on campus, but close enough to Monash University to enjoy all of its benefits.

Why did you choose male infertility research?
I think the area of male health is under-represented and I feel that it’s my duty to try to balance the scales a little.

What do you enjoy about your research?
I enjoy my work because it is intellectually stimulating and I like the fact that everyday is different.

Why did you choose to study at PHI?
I chose to study at PHI because of its well established record of research excellence in the field of male health. I thought I would have greater success promoting public awareness of men’s health issues and advancing our understanding of male reproduction here.

Describe a typical day as a student at PHI:
I arrive at work at 8am, check my emails, write up the day’s experiments and head to the lab to start my experiments. I would usually attend meetings or forums after lunch, get back into the lab and go home around 6pm.

Do you participate in extra curricular activities?
In my spare time I keep busy as the PHI Student Society President and am an ASMR member and part of the regional tour sub-committee. I am also involved in contract and consultant media work.




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