Shilana is a Research Assistant within the Health Services Group and Allergy Immunology Group at Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Shilana has a background in health sciences, medical research and quality control. She is currently assisting in research focusing on quality of life measures in children and oral immunotherapy to treat food allergies. Her previous appointments include with the Australian Breakthrough Cancer Study, Forgotten Cancers Project, PapScreen Program at Cancer Council Victoria, and Vital Diagnostics Pty Ltd.