Sharni Lee Hardcastle

2013 Empowering Young Women’s Award
In recognition of significant leadership potential and outstanding qualities and performance.

A 21 year old PhD student who focuses her immunological research on the undiagnosed and under-researched illness, CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). Her study is the first of its kind and the heart of her research involves acknowledging and supporting those bedridden patients within the community who are typically otherwise ignored.