Dr. Deborah Burnett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Deborah Burnett is a Senior Lecturer who completed her PhD at the Garvan Institute in 2019, focusing on the role of antibodies in protective immune responses and autoimmunity. Her doctoral research made significant discoveries that redefined the role of antibodies in health and disease, resulting in publications in prestigious journals such as Science, Cell, and PNAS. Deborah's background in veterinary medicine has driven her interest in immunology, leading her to investigate genetic pathways that regulate blood clotting during her honours at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, she pivoted her expertise to explore vaccination strategies aimed at inducing antibodies resilient to viral escape. Her work has led to collaborative initiatives across research institutions and hospitals, with a focus on enhancing vaccine efficacy concerning autoimmune diseases. Awarded multiple honors including the L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Fellowship and the Premier's Prize for Early Career Researcher of the Year, Deborah's research continues to contribute significantly to the field of immunology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Garvan PhD Thesis Award

2019-01-01
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UNSW Dean’s Award

2019-01-01
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Premier's Prize Early Career Researcher of the Year

2023-01-01
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L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Fellowship

2023-01-01

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.