Dr Hamilton is directly responsible for performing many of the experiments that are conducted within Prof Rasmussen’s laboratory as well as providing a supervisory role to both students and research assistants within the lab.

Her role as Laboratory Manager requires that she balances the scientific needs of the staff within the Rasmussen laboratory, with the business needs of the lab. Her duties range from maintaining laboratory equipment, purchasing supplies, data management, budgeting and organising training.

In addition, Dr Hamilton performs many academic administrative duties including; work health and safety representation, preparation and submission of applications to funding bodies, preparation and submission of scientific manuscripts for publication as well as preparation and submission of applications for ethics approval.