Dr. Dino Tan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dino Tan is an adjunct senior lecturer and post-doctoral researcher at the Centre for Respiratory Health in the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Western Australia. He is based at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. With a PhD completed in 2011, his research expertise is primarily centered around HIV immunology, specifically focusing on immune restoration in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy. Tan has a solid track record in basic science research, exploring cellular and molecular immunology, with particular interest in respiratory stem cell research. His current research interests include the characterization of biomarkers and mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), along with seeking new cellular and immune-based therapeutic strategies for treating lung diseases associated with chronic inflammation. As a research officer, he has significant experience managing a national blood biobank linked to the Australian IPF Registry and has expertise in processing human samples and developing immunology-based assays. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on health and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Senior Lecturer

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and supervising research students in the School of Biomedical Sciences.

Research Officer

2017-01-01 — Present

Cell Tissue Therapies WA, Royal Perth Hospital • Perth, Australia

Managed cellular therapies and contributed to research related to immunology and respiratory health.

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.