Dr. Erica Wood

Professor

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Biography

Professor Erica Wood is a leading expert in Haematology and Transfusion Medicine. As the Head of the Transfusion Research Unit and Co-Director of the Division of Acute Critical Care at Monash University, she leads a comprehensive research program funded by the NHMRC focusing on blood transfusion safety and practice. She serves as a Consultant Haematologist at Monash Health and holds honorary appointments at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Wood has played significant roles within the World Health Organization, contributing to guidelines and tool development for blood safety and has chaired various committees promoting haemovigilance internationally. She is a past president of the Australian New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion and has received numerous accolades, including the Churchill Fellowship and the IHN Medal for her services. Her contributions to blood medicine extend to educational roles, having served as Chief Examiner for Haematology at the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. Furthermore, her research encompasses clinical trials and systematic reviews aimed at improving patient outcomes in transfusion medicine. She has been recognized as an Officer of the Order of Australia for her distinguished service, solidifying her status as an authority in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Consultant Haematologist

2008-01-01 — Present

Monash Health • Melbourne

Consultant specializing in Haematology and patient blood management.

Honorary Consultant Haematologist

2003-01-01 — Present

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre • Melbourne

Providing expert consultation in transfusion medicine.

Awards

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Officer of the Order of Australia

2023-06-01
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Fiona Stanley Prize

2020-01-01

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.