Dr. Cassidy Du Berry

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Cassidy Du Berry is a clinician-scientist with over a decade of experience in pediatric and adult respiratory physiology, gained at leading institutions in Australia and Ireland. Currently, she serves as a Research Fellow at Monash University and Deputy Head of Pulmonary Function Services at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. Her primary research focuses on pulmonary function trajectories, early detection of chronic lung disease, and long-term respiratory outcomes in survivors of preterm birth. Dr. Du Berry is passionate about translating physiological insights into clinical practice to improve lifelong lung health in vulnerable populations, aligning her work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. She possesses a thorough understanding of various lung-related diseases, including chronic lung disease, interstitial lung disease, and cystic fibrosis, and is actively involved in clinical trials and research in these areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2021-08-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC

Conducting research in pulmonary function and chronic lung diseases.

Deputy Head Respiratory Scientist

2021-10-01 — Present

Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne • Melbourne, VIC

Managing pulmonary function services and conducting related research.

PhD Candidate

2021-08-01 — 2025-02-28

University of Melbourne • Melbourne, VIC

Conducting doctoral research in respiratory physiology.

Research Assistant

2019-03-01 — 2023-10-31

Murdoch Children's Research Institute • Melbourne, VIC

Assisted in various research projects related to respiratory health.

Awards

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Continuing Professional Development Scholarship

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Prize for Oral Presentation

2024-03-01
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Melbourne Research Scholarship

2021-07-01
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PhD Top-Up Scholarship

2023-12-01

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.