Dr. Fred Chen

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Fred Chen is a Principal Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, specializing in retinal research. He completed his medical degree with honors in 1999 and underwent general ophthalmology training before specializing in medical retina and high-volume surgical retina fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital. In 2011, he was awarded a PhD from University College London for his work in retinal pigment epithelium transplantation. He has established a dedicated retinal dystrophy clinic, managing over 300 patients and contributing significantly to clinical trials in retinal diseases. Dr. Chen has published more than 105 peer-reviewed papers, focusing on retinal imaging and clinical trials for inherited eye diseases. He has also contributed to curriculum development and supervises undergraduate medical students and doctoral students in his field. His research is widely recognized, with over 3,150 citations. Dr. Chen's expertise includes retinal imaging and disease modeling using induced pluripotent stem cells. His work has been presented at numerous national and international conferences, and he is actively involved in community engagement through public talks and media appearances.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Research Fellow

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading research in retinal diseases, overseeing clinical trials and patient management.

Awards

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Research Mentorship Award

2023-08-16

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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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.