Dr. Alex Tang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alex Tang completed his PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and has since engaged in post-doctoral research at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology under Assistant Professor Marylka Uusisaari. He returned to UWA in 2018, where he currently holds a dual position as a Senior Lecturer and a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. In 2023, he received the inaugural Sarich Family Fellowship, which allowed him to establish the Healthy Brain Ageing Repair Lab at the Perron Institute. His lab focuses on understanding changes in neural plasticity with age and the cellular mechanisms underlying neurological disorders. The aim is to develop novel interventions to promote healthy brain ageing and treat age-related neurological conditions, thereby enhancing the quality of life. Alex is actively engaged in several research projects and collaborations, focusing on innovative imaging tools and functional analyses related to neurotrauma and other medical research domains.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Combines lecturing with research responsibilities in pharmacology and toxicology.

Senior Research Fellow

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Leads research initiatives focusing on neural plasticity and neurological disorders.

Awards

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Masao Ito Award

2018-01-01
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Presentation Award

2016-01-01
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WA Young Achiever of the Year - Semi Finalist

2021-01-01
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Early-Career Research Award

2022-01-01
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Early Career Scientist of the Year

2021-01-01

Courses

ANIM5501: Evolution Development NEUR3302: Advanced Neuroscience NEUR4010: Modern Research Tools Neuroscience NEUR5011: Neurological Disorders

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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