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16 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW A champion OF SCIENCE By Margaret Mielczarek. Describing herself as an “extroverted genetic nerd”, it’s clear that Laura Yeates, Cardiac Genetic Counsellor and PhD candidate at the Centenary Institute in Sydney, truly champions science, especially women in science. She’s passionate about healthcare, a life of learning and helping those she works with. This month we speak with her about why professional development is so important, the keys to effective counselling and how pharmacy assistants can further their careers within healthcare. Tip: it’s a lot to do with a ‘have a go’ mentality. RETAIL PHARMACY ASSISTANTS • MAR 2021