Dr. Danielle Vahala

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Danielle Vahala is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Western Australia in Human Sciences, specializing in the area of cellular plasticity and mechanosensation. She holds a Bachelor of Science with First-Class Honours, majoring in Anatomy and Human Biology and Physiology. Throughout her doctoral studies, Danielle has been awarded prestigious scholarships including the Research Training Program from the Australian Government and the National Breast Cancer Foundation travel award, which have facilitated her involvement in multiple international collaborative projects. Her research primarily focuses on characterizing novel paradigms of metastasis and the use of block-co-polymer micelle lithography for modifying ligand spacing at the nanoscale. Additionally, she has developed a fragmented granular GelMA hydrogel that mimics the interstitial spaces found in native tissues, which supports her exploration in biomimetic materials. As a Teaching Assistant at the University of Western Australia, she contributes to various medical school courses, demonstrating her dedication to education and research in the biomedical field.

Research Interests

Experience

Casual Teaching

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching Assistant in the Medical School and research support in Human Sciences.

Awards

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HDR BioZone Completion Award

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Australasian Society Biomaterials Tissue Engineering Travel Award

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PhD Short Talk Award

Courses

ANHB3323: Cells, Tissues Development ANHB3310/3320: Applications Investigations 1/2 IMED3111: Integrated Year Medicine IMED3112: Integrated Year Medicine IMED4220: Integrated Year Medicine

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.