Dr. Basu Gopal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Basu Gopal is a distinguished transplant nephrologist at Alfred Hospital and an adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Completing his specialty training in Nephrology in 2008, he proceeded to serve as a Professor of Nephrology at the Christian Medical College Vellore, India, where he led the transplant program and participated in significant advancements such as a desensitization program for transplantation. Relocating to Australia in 2015, A/Prof Gopal's research interests are diverse, encompassing infections in kidney transplant recipients, transplant immunology, monitoring of kidney transplantation, ABO-incompatible transplantation, acute kidney injury, GFR measurement, glomerular diseases, and onconephrology. He is a passionate educator in nephrology, actively engaged in teaching at Monash University and has delivered numerous invited lectures, talks, and seminars. A/Prof Gopal has received multiple awards for his contributions to nephrology and has served in various capacities within the International Society of Nephrology, including as a member of the regional board for Oceania. His ongoing contributions to clinical service, research, and education in nephrology are widely recognized, earning him fellowships from prestigious societies such as the Royal College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology.

Research Interests

Experience

Lead Transplant Nephrologist

2018-04-03 — Present

Alfred Hospital • Melbourne, Australia

Full-time staff specialist in leading the transplant nephrology service.

Awards

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Distinguished Educator Award

2013-01-01
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Emerging Economies Young Investigator Award

2010-01-01
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Kerala Kidney Foundation Research Award

2009-01-01

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
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  • Curriculum Vitae
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