Dr. Ana Traven

Professor

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Biography

Ana Traven is an internationally recognized researcher focused on antimicrobial resistance. She currently leads a research group at Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute, where she is also a NHMRC Investigator Fellow. Traven’s research aims to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying infectious diseases caused by pathogenic fungi, particularly the impact of these pathogens on vulnerable populations, such as cancer patients and organ transplant recipients. With an impressive academic background, she obtained her PhD from the University of Zagreb, Croatia, and further honed her skills during her postdoctoral fellowship at St. Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne. Traven has received several prestigious awards, including the Georgina Sweet Award for Women in Quantitative Biomedical Science and various grants to support her ongoing research endeavors. Her work is particularly relevant to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing global health challenges associated with fungal infections that result in millions of deaths each year. Traven’s lab investigates critical pathogens, including Candida albicans and Candida auris, using advanced molecular approaches to better understand their biology and interactions with host immunity, with the overarching goal of developing innovative strategies to prevent and treat fungal infections.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor (Research)

2009-01-01 — Present

Centre Impact Antimicrobial Resistance • Melbourne, Australia

Lead research programs focused on the understanding of mechanisms of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

Awards

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Georgina Sweet Award

2018-01-01
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Australian-Friends Tel Aviv University-Monash University Research Collaboration Awards

2016-01-01
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Advancing Women Research Grant

2012-01-01

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

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