Dr. Dannielle Upton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dannielle Upton is a Conjoint Lecturer and a Senior Post-doctoral researcher at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the University of New South Wales. She completed her Bachelor of Science (Biomedical) at the University of Technology Sydney, followed by an Honours degree in 2011. She obtained her PhD from the Sydney Medical School, focusing on ovarian reproductive health and aging. After completing her PhD, Upton worked at the Brain Mind Centre, investigating the effects of anaesthesia on brain biochemistry. Her postdoctoral research specializes in developing treatments for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG), emphasizing the cytotoxic effects of drugs in patient-derived animal models. Upton has led several collaborative projects to enhance therapeutic strategies and has received multiple awards and grants for her research.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

— Present

Garvan Institute of Medical Research • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research on brain tumor therapies.

Senior Post-doctoral Researcher

— Present

Garvan Institute of Medical Research • Sydney, Australia

Leading projects on DIPG and therapeutic development.

Conjoint Lecturer

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and supervising students in biomedical research.

Awards

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Levi Wheeler Early Career Researcher Fellowship

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Junior Investigator - Basic Translational Science

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Early Career Researcher Oral Presentation Finalist Prize

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Early Career Researcher Oral Presentation Finalist

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Postgraduate Presentation Award

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.