Dr. Connie Locher

Associate Professor

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Biography

Connie Locher is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, holding a PhD in Natural Product Chemistry from Northern Territory University (now Charles Darwin University) and a Staatsexamen in Pharmacy from the University of Tübingen, Germany. Her research interests focus on the isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds, particularly from Western Australian honeys and traditional Australian and Asian medicinal plants. Dr. Locher has significant experience in the synthesis of small heterocyclic compounds and has taught Medicinal Pharmaceutical Chemistry as part of UWA's Master of Pharmacy Program. She coordinates various units within the program and is involved in numerous research projects, including those analyzing the antioxidant properties of honey and developing formulations for wound care. Dr. Locher has also worked on optimizing pediatric formulations and is an active member of the Cooperative Research Centre Honey Bee Products, where she contributes to various projects aimed at improving honey products for medicinal use.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and researching in the area of Medicinal Chemistry.

Senior Lecturer

2001-01-01 — 2009-12-31

Curtin University • Perth, Australia

Lectured on various pharmacy subjects.

Awards

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Excellence in Teaching Award

2017-01-01
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Excellence in Innovation Teaching Award

2005-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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