Dr. Caitlin Wyrwoll

Associate Professor

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Biography

Caitlin Wyrwoll is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Sciences at the University of Western Australia. She currently holds the Stan Perron People Fellowship and is a research theme leader in the NHMRC Healthy Environments Lives Network. Her research focuses on the impact of environmental change on maternal and child health, specifically examining drinking water quality and heatwave exposure as key environmental factors. After receiving her PhD from the University of Western Australia, Caitlin collaborated with leading experts in her field in Edinburgh, UK, before returning to establish her research group at UWA. This group employs a range of multidisciplinary novel imaging techniques to study how early life environments influence placental development and function, adopting a life course approach to understand the long-term health effects of environmental challenges during pregnancy. She has been recognized for her research contributions and has secured significant funding from various research councils and trusts, totaling approximately $15 million. Additionally, Caitlin has led initiatives to promote community engagement and collaboration with schools and local organizations to enhance public awareness of health issues related to environmental influences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Research and teaching in human sciences focusing on health outcomes related to environmental changes.

Awards

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UWA Faculty of Science Rising Star

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UWA Innovation Fellow

Courses

Developmental Origins of Adult Health and Disease Human Reproductive Biology

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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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

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