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ANZBP STUDENT PROFILES
The ANZCP Gazette initiates a new regular feature for the Gazette, by introducing two perfusionists from our professional community per edition, in particular highlighting new graduates or students to our wider community. (Andrea Hunt).
Roma Prangley
Hospital: Auckland City Hospital Hobbies:
Surf boat rowing, Scuba-diving, Skiing and Crossfit.
Fave snack or hot / cold beverage?
Is coffee a food group?/ Coke zero.
Five things people don’t know about you?
I’m quite the open book, but I have a pet sheep called Waldo.
The last late night I had was:
Too long ago, all I do is study for finals.
Best Childhood Memory?
Growing up on the farm with my sister.
My First Day as a (Trainee) Perfusionist was:
I was taken straight into theatre and watched a case.
What drew me to Perfusion:
I wanted a career that was clinical based and could make a direct impact on the patient’s life. Whilst this encompasses a lot of different healthcare professions, I fell into the role by meeting a perfusionist at the beach.
My favourite area of interest within Perfusion:
Paediatrics- after doing my student project on the use of Berlin Heart (EXCOR) therapy in New-Zealand, I found the complexity of the anatomy in congenital patients really interesting. I would like to continue my research in this area.
Where do you see the future of perfusion? How or what would you like to see?
I would like to see the introduction of new technology that would allow increased quality of life for paediatrics with a ventricular assist device.
Favourite memory from a conference / speaker / most inspirational perfusion -related seminar you went to?
Watching my colleagues via zoom at the last ANZCP conference, however, due to COVID I haven’t been able to attend a conference in person.
Name something you appreciate about the team you work in?
I have met some incredible people, who have become some of my closest friends.
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