Dr. Frances Byrne

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Frances Byrne is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences. Her research focuses on cancer cell metabolism, particularly in developing small molecules that disrupt metabolic processes to kill cancer cells. She has made significant contributions to understanding the roles of mitochondrial oxidative stress and the impact of obesity on cancer development. Frances collaborates extensively, investigating therapeutic potentials with various colleagues across disciplines, including chemistry. She supervises PhD, Master's, honours, and undergraduate students, and engages actively in community outreach related to cancer research advocacy. Frances has received several prestigious fellowships and awards throughout her career, including the Cancer Institute NSW Career Development Fellowship and the UNSW Women's Wellbeing Academy Grant.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, Australia

Teaching and researching in the field of biotechnology with a focus on cancer metabolism.

Awards

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Cancer Institute NSW Career Development Fellowship

2022-01-01
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UNSW Women's Wellbeing Academy Grant

2025-01-01

Courses

BIOC2181 (Fundamentals Biochemistry) BABS3151 (Cancer Genetics) BIOC3271/3671 (Molecular Approaches Cancer Cell Biology, Human Cytoskeleton Disease) BIOC3261 (Cancer Metabolism) BABS2011 (Natural Products Cancer Therapy)

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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