Darren Newington

Darren Newington is a highly experienced research professional currently serving as a Senior Research Assistant at Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute since January 2013, where involvement includes rodent surgery, histology, and animal colony management. Previous roles include Technical Officer and Research Assistant at the same institute, with responsibilities extending to the operation of the animal facility and technical support. Prior to VCCRI, Darren worked at the University of Sydney as a Technical Assistant, Novogen Pty Ltd as a Research Scientist specializing in cancer biology, and Apollo Life Science Australia Pty Ltd in cell biology. With a solid foundation in immunology and physiology from Access Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd, earlier experiences encompass laboratory management at various institutions, including the Australian National University, where responsibility for mouse pancreatic islet transplantation techniques and training staff was key. Darren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Immunology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry from The Australian National University.