Did you know the average Australian eats 52kg of chicken a year?

Meet Dr Ellie, an expert in animal science and production who studies how to keep farm animals happy and healthy while helping grow the food we eat every day!

Ellie talks about her early education in the midst of war, how a broken freezer changed the direction of her career, and the science of perfecting animal nutrition. 

Now Ellie works at the University of Queensland, where she researchers how to feed chickens the right way so farming is fair for animals, farmers, and the planet.

Tune in to hear Ellie's amazing story and discover the surprising science behind your dinner.

Listen now: search "Women in Science" wherever you get your podcasts.

Women in Science celebrates the stories of remarkable women in science, across disciplines, cultures and career stages. This episode, published during National Science Week 2026, kicks off our fifth season.

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