Dr. Gavin Huttley

Professor

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Biography

Professor Gavin Huttley is a group leader at the Research School of Biology at the Australian National University. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Macquarie University in Sydney and earned his PhD in Molecular Population Genetics from the University of California, Riverside. Following his doctoral studies, Professor Huttley conducted postdoctoral research at the Laboratory of Genomic Diversity, National Cancer Institute in the USA. His research focuses on genome decryption, specifically identifying genomic regions that encode functions influencing susceptibility to disease and analyzing genetic variation. He actively supervises research students and has contributed to various projects aimed at improving methodologies in bioinformatics and understanding microbial communities. Professor Huttley has received the Howard Florey Young Investigator Award in recognition of his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Group Leader

2004-01-01 — Present

Research School of Biology, Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Led research projects focusing on genetic variation and genome functions.

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.