Dr. Didu Kariyawasam

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Didu Kariyawasam is a paediatric neurologist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. She completed her Master’s degree at the University of Cambridge and graduated from University College London in 2007. Dr. Kariyawasam undertook her training in Paediatric Neurology at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, gaining specialist expertise in managing complex epilepsy, movement disorders, and neuroinflammation. In 2022, she completed her PhD focusing on optimising diagnosis and care pathways for children with neurogenetic diseases, particularly paediatric neuromuscular diseases. She is actively involved in clinical trials, contributing to research that aims to provide access to new genetic therapies for childhood-onset neurological diseases. Dr. Kariyawasam’s work has a translational focus, striving to enhance health and psychosocial outcomes for affected children and their families. Her approach is centered around providing optimal, evidence-based care while respecting the values and beliefs of individual families. She operates clinically at Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick and serves as an associate lecturer at UNSW.

Research Interests

Awards

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UNSW Paediatric Research Week Annual Prize

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ANZCNS Research Award

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Brain Foundation Grant

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

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