Dr Ash Russell 🧠

Medical research/biostatistics UTAS, science communicator, LGBTIQ+ advocate, project manager.
I wear many hats, all of them with passion ❤️ They/them

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

Our report into healthcare for transgender Tasmanians was released yesterday! This is the first study of its kind in Tassie, we have tried to assess the state of gender-affirming care and recommend ways to improve!
#TDOV2023 #taspol #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransHealth

[Dr Ruby Grant @notoriousrfg]

For #TDOV2023, in partnership with Equality Tasmania, I’m proud to launch our report into gender affirming medical care in Tasmania.
Full Report: https://t.co/G9hgQKuE8A

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

I whole-heartedly support Dr Charlie Burton running for legislative council, please consider donating to his campaign to support a local, independent, compassionate candidate! https://t.co/SEoRvFWQ1q Check out his website for policies: https://t.co/OsNo22AYYQ #politas #tasmania

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

About to chat about my PhD work on radio, tune in online! 📻 @abchobart

[That's What I Call Science 🎙 @ThatsScienceTAS]

A big thank you to Lord Mayor @AnnaReyno for hosting us at nipaluna/Hobart Town Hall tonight to celebrate the Eureka Prize. It was great to catch up with past and present TWICS members, friends, and family. More to come...

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

Hot off the (digital) press!

[Dr Ruby Grant @notoriousrfg]

New article out now with @TrashStatsAsh exploring trans and nonbinary ppl's access to gender affirmation in Tasmania. Cost, limited services, & gatekeeping prevent timely access to life saving care for trans Tasmanians. Full article open access here: https://t.co/9Jfuw7J0HR

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

I have so much appreciation and respect for my supervisors, thank you @BradASutherland and @mere_conjecture for the years of support and guidance!
As both of these legends are from the University of Otago, I was chuffed to receive the traditional chocolate fish upon completion!

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

I submitted my PhD thesis yesterday! 🎓
It has been 5.5 years of hard work, but I'm really proud of it.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me over this journey ❤️
#PhD #PhDone

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

@olly_dove @FameLab @foundation_wam Good luck, Olly!!!

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

@mere_conjecture It's taken me the whole PhD to learn how to spell it

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

@mere_conjecture @benphillips76 Don't do this to me please 😂😂😭

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

@DrKayButtfield Thanks, Kay!

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

It's my birthday! 🎂 if anyone can spare it, I'm asking for help to fund my gender affirming care! 🩷🩵🩷🩵
https://t.co/GmTpmYlyWf

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

@CantyAlison Thanks Alison!! 😁

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

@HannahCMoore Thanks Hannah!! ❤️

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

Science Meets Parliament was one of my #ScienceWeek highlights this year!

[Underwood Centre @UnderwoodCentre]

@Aus_ScienceWeek has definitely turned into Science Month. Our highlight: @kittyteriele attending the Science Meets Parliament dinner & hearing a speech from @TheMartianLife of @YTS_UTAS about the impact of tech innovation. Mars also delivered our Children's Uni Science Wk event!

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

Come see me and my #scicomm team at Beaker Street tonight!

[YoungTassieScientists @YTS_UTAS]

We'll See You at Beaker Street! @BeakerStreetSci
Take a look inside the classroom door at what Young Tassie Scientists are teaching the kids this #NationalScienceWeek. Grab a drink, put on your listening hat and join us on the mat from 6pm to 8pm, science for kids, for adults.

[The Saturday Paper @SatPaper]

Tasmanians want an AFL team, but they overwhelmingly do not want it at the cost of Macquarie Point. 

Not when housing, health, education, roads and public transport desperately need attention, writes Gabriella Coslovich. https://t.co/Ra9WqudPAm

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

@Chapman_Histo @YTS_UTAS Thanks for sharing, Jamie! I'm now in my 7th year as a Young Tassie Scientist so you can tell how much I love this program 😍

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

This was a news story that brings me joy 🥲 I continue to hope (and work so) that Australia will resist the anti-trans rhetoric sweeping the rest of the world.

ADF captain's choice to wear female army uniform overhauls gender diverse policy - ABC News https://t.co/5yWvWwCkXy

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

Meme thread for your Monday 😂

[YoungTassieScientists @YTS_UTAS]

#MemeMonday brought to you by neuroimmunologist @RossLangley11
"Does sticking a magnet on your head make you smarter? The short answer is yes!"
Thanks Ross https://t.co/KfePRVZDq6

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

@Chapman_Histo You thought that would give me anxiety, but joke's on you... I haven't spell checked anything and I don't plan to start now 😤😤😤

[Dr Ash Russell 🧠 @TrashStatsAsh]

If you don't hear from me in a month, this is why: currently editing my thesis and planning to complete in ~4 weeks.
So close.
#phdlife