Dr. Alexander Swarbrick

Professor

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Biography

Professor Alexander Swarbrick is a Conjoint Professor at the University of New South Wales, specializing in the multidisciplinary areas of cancer treatment strategies. His research focuses on breast and prostate cancer as well as melanoma, employing advanced methodologies including cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, and computational techniques. He leads a laboratory that pioneers the application of cellular genomics in oncology, utilizing single-cell spatial genomics to enhance the understanding of cell biology and genomics. The Swarbrick Lab is known for its optimized methods enabling high-plex multiomic single-cell tissue analysis, which assists in mapping whole transcriptomes and protein markers across multiple cells. This research is bolstered by active clinical collaborations and a fresh tissue collection program, enabling the building of unique cohorts for studying disease progression.

Research Interests

Experience

Conjoint Professor

— Present

Garvan Institute of Medical Research • Darlinghurst, NSW

Professor Swarbrick conducts groundbreaking research in cancer biology and treatment strategies.

Awards

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NHMRC Leadership Fellowship

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NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship

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NSW Premier’s Award for Outstanding Research Fellow

#1

NHMRC Career Development Fellowship II

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CINSW Early Career Fellowship

#1

NBCF Early Career Fellowship

#1

Sydney University Medal for Excellence in Medical Research

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NHMRC CJ Martin Fellowship

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
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