Dr. Dick Chan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dick Chan is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia in the School of Medicine. He was awarded his PhD with distinction from the University of Western Australia in 2002. Following his doctoral studies, he received a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from the Raine Medical Research Foundation. His research contributions have garnered significant recognition, particularly in lipoprotein metabolism and cardiovascular disease. Chan has published over 130 high-quality research papers in prestigious journals, including Nature Reviews Cardiology and Circulation. He has a strong research interest in the pathophysiology of lipid disorders and their relation to cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and insulin resistance. His work has led to major funding from various national and local agencies, and he is actively involved in committees related to clinical research and grant reviewing. Chan is dedicated to mentoring junior academics and has supervised numerous BSc, MD, and PhD students over his career.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2003-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Conduct research in the field of lipoprotein metabolism and cardiovascular disease, publish scientific findings, and mentor junior researchers.

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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  • 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.