Dr. Dakang Xu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dakang Xu works in the Centre for Cancer Research at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research. His primary focus is on characterizing the modulation of key regulators that affect inflammatory responses, tumor progression, and the function of immune cell subsets and cytokines in cancer and inflammatory diseases. His research has resulted in 40 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals including Nature Immunology, Immunity, Nature Communications, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and EMBO Journal, with 15 papers where he served as senior corresponding author. His expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically contributing towards objectives aimed at ending poverty and ensuring prosperity for all. Over the past five years, he has been involved in numerous collaborations and has led projects targeting cytokine signaling in systemic lupus erythematosus, researching the role of activating transcription factor 3 in cancer progression, and investigating the regulation of innate immunity in tumor progression. Xu's work continues to enhance understanding in the fields of immunology and oncology.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

2002-01-01 — Present

Hudson Institute • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Conducting research in the area of cancer immunology and inflammation.

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.