Dr. Dan Knight

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel R Knight is a bioinformatician specializing in pathogen genomics and public health. He serves as an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases at the University of Western Australia (UWA). His research primarily focuses on genomic epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and infectious diseases, particularly related to Clostridium difficile and other pathogens. Knight holds a PhD and is a Fellow of the Australian Society for Microbiology. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Raine Research Prize and the NHMRC Peter Doherty Early Career Fellowship. His work contributes significantly to understanding the genomic factors influencing the transmission and resistance of pathogens, aiding in developing effective surveillance strategies and treatments for infections.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — Present

Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases, University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research in pathogen genomics and public health.

Senior Bioinformatician

2020-01-01 — Present

Pathogen Genomics Surveillance Unit, PathWest • Perth, Australia

Leading research and analysis on pathogen genomic data.

Awards

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Fellowship Australian Society for Microbiology

2022-08-01
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Raine Research Prize

2021-01-01
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NHMRC Peter Doherty Biomedical Fellowship

2019-01-01

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.