Dr. Benjamin Mullin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Benjamin Mullin is a Research Fellow specializing in genetics, bioinformatics, and molecular biology. He completed his Ph.D. studies in genetic epidemiology of osteoporosis at Curtin University in 2011. Dr. Mullin has worked as a Medical Scientist in the Molecular Genetics Department at PathWest Laboratory Medicine from 2010 to 2012. He returned to research in 2012 as a Research Associate at the University of Western Australia, where he currently leads the osteoclast unit of the Molecular Endocrinology laboratory at QEII Medical Centre. His primary research interests focus on investigating the genetics of complex diseases, particularly those affecting the skeleton and reproductive endocrinology. He has worked on genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and has published extensively in top-tier journals including The Lancet and Nature Genetics. As a Chief Investigator for National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grants, he has also been a key contributor to international GWAS meta-analyses related to bone structural traits. Dr. Mullin's work has yielded significant insights into genetic factors influencing osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and Paget’s disease of bone.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leads the osteoclast unit in the Molecular Endocrinology laboratory.

Medical Scientist

2010-01-01 — 2012-01-01

PathWest Laboratory Medicine • Perth, Australia

Worked in the Molecular Genetics Department.

Research Associate

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducted research in genetic epidemiology and genetic factors in diseases.

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

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.