Dr. Alan Trounson

Professor

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Biography

Alan Trounson is an Emeritus Professor at Monash University and a distinguished scientist at the Hudson Institute Medical Research. He served as the past President of the Californian Institute for Regenerative Medicine from 2007 to 2014, during which he played a key role in advancing research in stem cell biology and clinical therapies. Trounson is recognized for his pioneering work in human in vitro fertilization (IVF) from 1977 to 1996, where he introduced fertility drugs, embryo freezing techniques, and other innovative methods. He was the Director of the Centre for Early Human Development at Monash University and led the Australian team that discovered human embryonic stem cells in the late 1990s. As a founding CEO of the Australian Stem Cell Centre, he has significantly contributed to stem cell research. Currently, he serves as the CEO and President of Cartherics Pty Ltd, focusing on developing CAR-T/TCR therapies using induced pluripotent stem cells. His expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals aiming to enhance healthcare outcomes through innovative research in stem cell therapy and cancer therapeutics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.