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About Yolanda Surjan
Yolanda Surjan is a radiation therapist and academic at the University of Newcastle, and the founder of Creatures & Co, formerly RadVet. The business applies radiation therapy methods used in human cancer care to treat skin cancers in animals.
RadVet grew out of her PhD research. When she spoke to Day One in 2019 she was a senior lecturer in radiation therapy at Newcastle, and RadVet had been through CSIRO's ON Accelerate program. She was named a CSIRO Breakout Female Scientist in 2017.
On Welcome to Day One with Adam Spencer, she explained how RadVet began and why the cost of radiation treatment puts it out of reach for many pet owners.
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Welcome to Day One with Adam Spencer In their own words.
“The only regret I have is that I didn't back myself earlier. Maybe that's because I'm a woman.”
The path so far.
- Now
Founder · Creatures & Co
- Earlier
Researcher / Associate Professor · University of Newcastle
- Earlier
Radiation Therapist · Prince of Wales Hospital
Sources: newcastle.edu.au, vetpracticemag.com.au
Creatures & Co on Day One
Creatures & Co, formerly RadVet, is an Australian veterinary start-up founded by radiation therapist Dr Yolanda Surjan.
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