Dr. Andrew Gifford

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrew Gifford is an Associate Professor and Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales, specializing in Paediatric Pathology. He serves as a diagnostic Paediatric Pathologist at the Randwick Campus and as a Clinical Research Fellow at the Children's Cancer Institute. His academic background includes undergraduate medical studies and a PhD focused on characterizing methotrexate resistance in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. He has undergone formal training in Anatomical Pathology, culminating in a Fellowship from the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. His research interests are diverse, primarily encompassing paediatric tumour pathology, including extracranial solid tumours and brain tumours. Additionally, he is involved in general paediatric surgical pathology and Hirschsprung disease, with a specific focus on paediatric gastroenterology. His work includes histopathological assessments of genetically engineered mouse models and patient-derived xenograft tissues, contributing significantly to paediatric precision oncology and improving clinical decision-making for cancer treatments.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Randwick, NSW

Teaching and researching in the field of Paediatric Pathology.

Clinical Research Fellow

2015-01-01 — Present

Children's Cancer Institute • Randwick, NSW

Conducting clinical research related to paediatric cancers.

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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