Meg Ollason
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Multidisciplinary Researcher skilled in formulating objective and testable scientific questions, designing experiments, and generating meaningful results. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
Freelance
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Independently managed and transitioned research project to University of Melbourne's FEIT from fleet management/heavy vehicle industry.
- Led PhD proof-of-concept on wearable technology for monitoring stress and fatigue in truck drivers.
- Conducted independent biomedical engineering and industry-based research.
- Developed strong relationships with academic and industry partners and stakeholders.
- Trained in electronics engineering at Telstra Creator Space and in entrepreneurship at Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre 'PhD Innovators Program for Engineering and Medicine.'
Multidisciplinary Allied Health Assistant
Alfred Health
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote recovery and dignity across multiple wards.
- Participated in developing plans to meet daily care needs of patients.
- Communicated with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members about patient care.
- Member of ICU 'Prone Team' - preservation of lung functionality in intubated/ECMO-supported patients with COVID-19.
- Member of COVID-19 'Red Team' - patient logistics and coordination.
Clinical Research Associate
Monash University
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Recruited, screened, and assessed 100+ participants for two major clinical trials at Monash University's Department of Physiology and AAMI Park.
- Coordinated and scheduled protocol-related visits and testing, ensuring patient safety, protocol compliance, and data quality.
- Collaborated with clinical study sites and sponsors to troubleshoot and resolve study-related issues.
- Trained student researchers in screening and data management.
- Summer casual administration/reception role at Complete Sports Care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Physiology
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC01.2019
Skills
- Intelligence Gathering
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
Publications
- Merza, E., Pearson, S., Lichtwark, G., Ollason, M., & Malliaras, P. (2021). Immediate and long-term effects of mechanical loading on Achilles’ tendon volume: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Biomechanics, 118, 110289.
- Ngo, J., Noe, K., Zhu, M., Martin, A., Ollason, M., Smith, J., Thrift, A., Evans, R. (2021). Intra-operative renal hypoxia and risk of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury. Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 36(10), 3577–3585.
- Engineers Without Borders. (2023). Building a reliable water supply for the residents of Darlau, Timor-Leste. (https://ewb.org.au/blog/2023/09/19/building-a-reliable-water-supply-for-the-residents-of-darlau-timor-leste)
- Engineers Without Borders. (2023). Inside the Dili Water system emergency repair program. (https://ewb.org.au/blog/2023/11/30/inside-the-dili-water-system-emergency-repair-program)
Timeline
Researcher
Freelance
08.2022 - 10.2023
Multidisciplinary Allied Health Assistant
Alfred Health
10.2021 - 06.2022
Clinical Research Associate
Monash University
07.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Physiology
Monash University
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