Dr. Chantelle Ahlenstiel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chantelle Ahlenstiel is a Senior Research Fellow at the Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, focused on immunovirology and pathogenesis. She completed her Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons 1st class) at the University of Sydney in 2000, followed by a PhD in Infectious Diseases at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research in 2004. Ahlenstiel's postdoctoral training at the Vaccine Research Center, NIH, spanned from 2004 to 2009, after which she joined the Kirby Institute, where she leads studies on RNA-directed epigenetic silencing of HIV-1 and SIV. Her research includes live cell imaging techniques to examine siRNA trafficking in HIV-infected cells, the transcriptional gene silencing of HIV, and the protective effects of specific shRNA targeting HIV-1 in humanized mouse models. Ahlenstiel has supervised various students at the Masters and PhD levels, contributing to advancements in HIV-related research.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2009-01-01 — Present

Kirby Institute • Sydney

Conducts research in immunovirology and pathogenesis, focusing on HIV-1 and SIV.

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

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