Dr. Fiona Wood

Professor

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Biography

Professor Fiona Wood is a dedicated plastic reconstructive surgeon who has dedicated her career to the treatment of burn injuries, ensuring quality scar outcomes and improving the lives of survivors. She has translated clinical practice into numerous initiatives focused on injury prevention, pre-hospital care, infection control, pain relief, fluid resuscitation, wound healing, surgical intervention, and scar management. Professor Wood is renowned for her development of ReCell, a cell-based therapy that has gained significant recognition and approval for use in burn treatment. She currently serves as the Director of the Burns Service of Western Australia and has received extensive funding for her research efforts, contributing to the advancement of burn care through innovative clinical models over her 30 years as a clinician. Her work includes collaborations across local, national, and international levels, leading to groundbreaking publications in the field of burn epidemiology, imaging assessments of injuries, and multi-disciplinary approaches to research. Professor Wood is actively involved in community engagement, raising awareness about burn injuries and promoting scientific understanding through various public forums and initiatives, solidifying her role as a leader in both clinical practice and community health education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor and Director

1991-01-01 — Present

Burns Service of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading and managing the Burns Service while contributing to clinical research and community engagement.

Awards

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Australian of the Year

2005-01-01
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Clunies Ross Award for Innovation

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ASMR Medallist

2022-01-01

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • 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.