Dr. Chisha Sikazwe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chisha Sikazwe is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Marshall Centre and a Senior Scientist in the Microbiology Surveillance Unit at PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA. He has led numerous projects in the field of respiratory virus surveillance, diagnostics, viral evolution, and virus-host interactions. His expertise has contributed to the development of innovative diagnostic tools, advancing the understanding of mechanisms underlying viral diseases. Sikazwe's work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on health research and pathogen genomics. He actively engages in collaborative research and has made significant contributions to virology through his extensive publication record and high citation index.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

2013-01-06 — Present

PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA • Perth, WA

Working as a Senior Scientist in the Microbiology Surveillance Unit, focusing on respiratory virus research.

Adjunct Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Lecturing at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, involved in research and collaboration projects.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.