Dr. Chansavath Phetsouphanh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chansavath Phetsouphanh is a Senior Lecturer at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, specializing in immunology and virology. He completed his PhD at UNSW in 2014 and went on to undertake postdoctoral studies at the Peter Medawar Building for Pathogen Research at the University of Oxford from 2015 to 2018, focusing on MAIT cells and Cytotoxic CD4 T cells in the context of HIV infection. He continued his postdoctoral training at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research in Oxford until 2020. Since rejoining UNSW, his research has delved into T-cell responses to viral infections and probing the immune drivers of Long COVID, alongside exploring avenues for HIV eradication through immunopeptidomics. Phetsouphanh is an active contributor to academic networks, involving himself as a co-chair in the Early Mid-Career Academic Network (KEMCAN) and leading initiatives for equity and diversity within the School of Medicine & Health. He is also engaged in public discussions and has contributed to reputed media outlets on topics related to long COVID and its implications for immune system health.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Engaged in research and teaching focused on the immunology of viral infections and the mechanisms underpinning Long COVID.

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
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.