Dr. David Martino

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Martino is a Senior Research Fellow at the Telethon Kids Institute, leading the Clinical Epigenetics team. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Western Australia and went on to complete a PhD on gene expression profiling in pediatric food allergy. He undertook postdoctoral studies in epigenetics at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute before assuming his current position. David's research focuses on epigenetic regulation of immune development in health and disease, showing a strong passion for genomics, bioinformatics, and systems-wide approaches to understanding complex diseases. His projects include defining epigenetic variation in the immune system of newborns, investigating the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on epigenetic changes, and exploring the impact of domestic tap water quality on the gut microbiome of young infants.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Senior Research Fellow

— Present

Telethon Kids Institute • Perth, Australia

Leading the Clinical Epigenetics team.

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

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