Dr. Carina Blaker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carina Blaker is a Research Academic at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science and an affiliate at the Kolling Institute. Her research primarily focuses on the mechanisms of joint injuries and their relation to post-traumatic osteoarthritis. With a solid academic background in Mechanical Biomedical science, she has been involved in several key projects seeking to identify new treatment targets for tendon diseases and the properties of human tendons and ligaments. She has received various grants, including those from the Arthritis Foundation Australia and the Australian Orthopaedic Association Research Foundation, underscoring her contributions to understanding and treating joint injuries. Through her work, Blaker aims to enhance the management of mild joint injuries and address the subsequent risk of severe complications such as post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.