Dr Maria Tsoli is a Senior Scientist at the Children’s Cancer Institute and a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales specialising in paediatric brain tumours. Driven by a commitment to discovery, her focus encompasses developing treatments, advancing brain tumour models, and investigating the intricate dynamics of the blood-brain barrier. In her role, she leads a diverse team and serves as a mentor to postdocs, guiding them to earn fellowships and awards. Their supervision extends to translating preclinical work and contributing to the investigation of agents under Phase 1 clinical trials.