Scholarship for cancer research

Katie Dixon, 23, of Umina Beach, has been awarded a $50,000 cancer research scholarship which includes overseas travel to attend important seminars.

Ms Dixon is one of eight NSW students to receive the scholarship.

After completing a three-year Bachelor of Medical Science degree at the University of Sydney, Ms Dixon continued on at the University of Technology in Sydney to do her honors degree graduating with first class honors.

Ms Dixon is now doing a PhD which takes another three years and will be finished next year.

Ms Dixon is doing her study on the effects of vitamin D on skin cancer.

Educated at St John the Baptist School, Woy Woy, and St. Josephs at East Gosford, Ms Dixon's other interests are surf patrol captain with Ocean Beach Surf Club and as a violinist with the Central Coast Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra.

The aim of the award is to provide funding opportunities to develop and support outstanding students enrolled in a higher degree who have the potential to develop highly significant careers in cancer research.

Press release, August 1 Ann-Marie Dixon