Biography

Dr Vicki (Rui Dan) Xie is a Clinical Data Manager at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Center, where she focuses on ensuring the data is collected, managed and prepared accurately and securely for clinical trials. Her portfolio of studies includes both national and international trials in COVID-19 and oncology.

Dr Xie graduated with a Bachelor of Advanced Science with Class I Honours from the University of Sydney, with majors in Biochemistry and Biology (Genetics), and completed her doctoral studies in Neuroimmunology focusing on the transcriptional regulation of microglia in the brain. Prior to her current role, Vicki worked in biobanking and medical research for over a decade.

Vicki has extensive teaching experience in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, and is recognised for her mentorship of students in USyd's Faculty of Science. In addition, she was a Clinical Teaching Fellow for the Faculty of Medicine & Health. She has given presentations in outreach activities and public fundraisers, and continues to educate the wider community in the scientific method and inquiry by teaching HSC students at a leading tutoring college.

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Rui Dan identifies as culturally and linguistically diverse.