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Dr Isabella Kotasek

Isabella received $1000 for her photograph titled,ÌýIn Recovery. TheÌýimage is described as follows:

Two final year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students wait for a 1-year-old Labrador, Meeka, to recover from surgery. Meeka was surrendered to the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital after a fracture to her right femur.

Thanks to the Vet Emergency Fund, which helps to support the costs associated with providing care to surrendered or stray animals, Meeka underwent life-saving surgery, and a unique teaching opportunity was provided.

Under supervision, final year students across their anaesthesia and companion animal rotations created a plan for and ran Meeka’s anaesthesia; and planned and performed a right mid-femoral amputation.

Meeka is now happily in foster care, having recovered well and adapted easily to life on three legs, and is due to be adopted soon.

Thao Liang Chiam

Thao recieved $1000 for his photograph titled,ÌýThrough the Lens of Forensic Dentistry.ÌýTheÌýimage is described as follows:

This photograph captures the subtle yet powerful intersection of magnification, lighting, and the art of forensic dentistry. The magnifying glass, placed near the window, symbolises how both precision and clarity are paramount in our field, whether we are examining minute details of a dental specimen or unraveling the intricacies of a forensic investigation.

As the sunset light filters through the window of the Helen Mayo South Building, it casts a warm glow over the workspace, symbolising not only the technical focus needed in forensic dentistry but also the quiet reflection of the day’s work coming to a close. The glow invites a sense of hope and anticipation, reminding us that every step taken today is part of a larger journey outside the window – one that goes beyond the laboratory and into the broader impact of our learning and future contributions.

This moment, framed by the evening sun, serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between precision and perspective in both our studies and our lives. It also offers a brief pause, signalling that it is time to step away from the task at hand and look forward to the road ahead, towards new opportunities and discoveries.