Dr. David James

Professor

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Biography

Professor David James is the Leonard P. Ullmann Chair in Metabolic Systems Biology at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre. He is an ARC Laureate Fellow and serves as the Interim Academic Director for the Centre. His research focuses on understanding the regulation of metabolism, particularly the interplay between genes and environmental factors that drive metabolic diseases. Professor James completed his PhD in Physiology and Biochemistry at the University of New South Wales in 1985, subsequently conducting postdoctoral research in the United States at Boston University and Washington University in St. Louis. After returning to Australia, he held a position at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience at the University of Queensland before becoming the Head of the Diabetes Program at the Garvan Institute in 2002. In 2014, he joined the Charles Perkins Centre as the Head of the Biology Domain. Throughout his distinguished career, he has made significant contributions to elucidating how insulin and exercise influence metabolism, and his work has expanded into systems biology, addressing factors associated with metabolic diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Head of Diabetes Program

2002-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Garvan Institute • Australia

Led research initiatives focused on diabetes and metabolic disorders.

Head of Biology Domain

2014-01-01 — Present

Charles Perkins Centre • Australia

Oversaw biological research initiatives related to metabolic diseases.

Awards

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Vice-Chancellor’s Award - Outstanding Educational Engagement Innovation

2020-01-01
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Honorary Doctorate

2019-01-01
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NSW Premier’s Prize for Medical Research

2016-01-01
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Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science

2007-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

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