Dr. Carsten Schmitz Peiffer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carsten Schmitz-Peiffer is a Conjoint Associate Professor in the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of New South Wales. He completed his PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Bristol, UK, under Professor Dick Denton, where he studied insulin signal transduction and fat cell metabolism. He later joined the Garvan Institute, focusing on how lipid oversupply disrupts normal insulin action. His research has identified a clear link between protein kinase C activation and insulin resistance in skeletal muscle caused by lipid-induced factors. Schmitz-Peiffer's work utilizes animal models of insulin resistance along with proteomic and lipidomic approaches to explore the underlying molecular mechanisms of defective insulin action observed in obesity and Type 2 diabetes. He has published extensively on the roles of specific protein kinases in glucose and lipid metabolism and continues to investigate innovative strategies for diabetes therapies.

Research Interests

Experience

Conjoint Associate Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Teaching and conducting research focused on insulin resistance, lipid metabolism, and diabetes.

Researcher

— Present

Garvan Institute • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Investigating molecular mechanisms of insulin action and exploring diabetes treatment strategies.

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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