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Dr Sarah Boyle is an ARC DECRA Research Fellow at UniSA鈥檚 Centre for Cancer Biology, leading the Cancer Matrix and Mechanics Group within the Tumour Microenvironment Laboratory. Her research investigates how cancer cells hijack non-cancerous cells in their vicinity, and how physical stress in the tumour鈥檚 ecosystem promotes metastasis and recurrence. By identifying the mechanisms involved, she is paving the way for new treatments and improved patient outcomes.

Dr Georgina Falster is a DECRA Fellow from the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide鈥檚 School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, whose research focuses on climate science. She is interested in local and global water cycles from monthly to multi-centennial time scales, and is looking into how 杏吧直播n droughts are changing and using water isotopes to track dynamic variability in the water cycle.

Dr Amy Hutchison is a postdoctoral researcher at the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide鈥檚 Robinson Research Institute and Adelaide Medical School, and based within SAHMRI鈥檚 Lifelong Health Theme. Her research explores how modified meal patterns, such as intermittent fasting and time-restricted feeding, can improve blood glucose control and cardiovascular risk 鈥撎齛 field known as chrono-nutrition.

Dr Sarah Scholten, from the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide鈥檚 School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, researches how the unique properties of light can be harnessed to break the boundaries of precision measurement. Dr Scholten is part of a team that has developed a compact high-stability clock that outperforms GPS navigation systems and could be more reliable for use as a timing signal in defence applications.

Dr Ben Singh, from UniSA鈥檚 Allied Health and Human Performance Academic Unit, researches physical inactivity and why so many people remain physically inactive despite knowing the benefit of exercise. His research is focused on developing practical, evidence-based tools to help people move more in their daily lives. From tailored exercise programs to mobile apps and wearable devices, he explores how to keep people active and support them to live healthier lives.

Dr Nina Wootton, a marine ecologist from the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide鈥檚 School of Biological Sciences, has an interest in the impacts of plastic pollution on marine environments. Dr Wootton鈥檚 research has involved quantifying the amount of plastic and microplastic found in seafood species globally, analysing the potential effects of plastic on seafood species and fisheries, and working with the seafood industry to help develop solutions to this growing plastic problem.

South 杏吧直播鈥檚 overarching Young Tall Poppy of the Year will be announced on Friday, 8 August. For more information on the Tall Poppy Awards, visit the .