Dr. Charles Cox

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Charles Cox is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales, affiliated with the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. He completed his Ph.D. in 2013 after earning a Master’s degree with first-class honors in Pharmacy from Cardiff University, UK. Dr. Cox has manifested a strong background as a qualified pharmacist, having practiced in hospital and community settings between 2008 and 2013 before taking on post-doctoral training under Professor Boris Martinac. His research group specializes in cardiac mechanobiology, focusing on the molecular mechanisms and pathways through which physical forces are sensed by cells. Dr. Cox's work has contributed to significant advancements in understanding the role of ion channels in integrating mechanical signals in both health and disease. His notable research on cardiac fibrosis and mechanotransduction aims to develop novel 'mechano-medicines'. He has received multiple accolades, including the Young Biophysicist of the Year Award from the Australian Society of Biophysics and a prestigious New South Wales Health Early-Mid Career Research Fellowship for his work from 2019 to 2021. Currently, he is leading the Cardiac Mechanobiology Lab at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, focusing on translating mechanobiological insights into therapeutic strategies for cardiovascular diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Group Leader

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute • Sydney, Australia

Led research group focused on cardiac mechanobiology and how mechanical forces influence heart cells.

Awards

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Young Biophysicist of the Year

2015-01-01
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New South Wales Health Early-Mid Career Research Fellowship

2019-01-01
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Australian Research Council Future Fellowship

2022-01-01

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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