My Science Work
A child dies from malaria every 2 minutes.
It's terrible.
Through her scientific research, Dr Rina has been battling a deadly disease called malaria.
Malaria is caused by tiny microbes called "P. falciparum". In fact you can see these parasites munching on infected red blood cells using a microscope. A person can 'catch' malaria via a mozzie bite in over 87 countries.
​
Working with scientists from within Australia and around the world, Dr Rina has been searching for new medicine to fight malaria parasite 'drug resistance' and learning more about the genetics (DNA) of these horrible bugs.
​
Her research has taken her to the jungles of Papua New Guinea and to state-of-the-art facilities in the United States. She has presented her scientific work at numerous local, national and international conferences and has received multiple awards and scholarships for her research and presentations. Some of her work and publications are described on this page.
Media - Magazine & Newsletter
Australian Teacher Magazine (Education HQ) 2021, July
MicroToons Cartoon Introduces Kids to Blood Cells & Nasty Microbes
​
Inspiring Ideas for Disability Inclusion 2021, April,
National Science Week
The University of Western Australia
ASM WA Newsletter 2018, August,
The Australian Society for Microbiology
ASP Newsletter 2018, Vol 29 Issue No.3,
The Australian Society for Parasitology
The University of Western Australia
FHMRF Annual Report 2011-2012,
Fremantle Hospital Medical Research Foundation
Lake Joondalup Baptist College
Media - TV
"What can we do for this global issue?"
Media - Radio
Sonshine FM 98.5 Radio - Science Week 2021 with Dr Rina
17 August - Bec & Jez Experiment with Blood
18 August - How Far Do Boogars Travel?
19 August -Visual Illusions
20 August-Dr Rina's Fire Bending Trick
Media - Newspaper
Stirling Times Community News paper
April 27th, 2021
"Science Cartoon MicroToons Awarded National Science Week Grant
August 2018
"Getting kids into lab"
Stirling Times Community News paper
June 21st, 2018
"Stirling Mum Stirling mum and scientist Rina Fu launches first children’s book, My Mad Scientist Mummy"
2018
"Book gives kids peek into science research"
*news article plus Editor's picks
26 June 2018
"Mad About Science",
*news article plus cover image
Stirling Times Community News paper
October 28th, 2014
"Jewels in her resume"
MEDIA GALLERY - click to view
Publications - Scientific Research Articles
Describe your image.
Describe your image.