Sarah Ellis

Sarah Ellis is an experienced and enthusiastic professional who serves as the Head of the Microscopy Facility at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute. With a career spanning over 30 years, Sarah has honed her expertise in various microscopy techniques, including confocal, laser capture, scanning, and electron microscopy. Her skill set ranges from preparing biological samples for analysis to utilizing sophisticated image analysis software. Sarah has a history of investigating the role of polarity proteins in haematopoiesis and leukemogenesis, demonstrating a profound understanding of haematopoietic stem cell niche identification and polarity proteins within this context. She possesses in-depth knowledge in core facility design and management, as well as evaluating and procuring high-end microscopes and related equipment. Sarah is well-versed in grant writing, managing core facility staff, and fostering relationships within the scientific community both domestically and internationally. Moreover, she actively supports and trains researchers in microscopy and image analysis, conducting workshops to share her expertise.