Dr. Gene Hart Smith

Professor

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Biography

Gene Hart-Smith is a Research Fellow at the Australian Proteome Analysis Facility. He completed his PhD at the University of New South Wales in 2010, focusing on mass spectrometry as a primary tool to study synthetic polymers. With expertise in mass spectrometry, his research delves into the study of biological systems, particularly biomolecular interaction networks involving proteins. He has a keen interest in small modifications of proteins, including post-translational modifications that regulate these networks over time. Hart-Smith has received prestigious Australian Research Council early career fellowships to study these phenomena in the model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae, utilizing non-traditional proteomics methodologies. He is committed to making these methodologies accessible to the broader research community. His collaborations span various research problems involving protein interactions, environmental sustainability, and implications for disease treatments, including studies related to Alzheimer's Disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Technology Manager - Protein Interactions

2010-01-01 — Present

Australian Proteome Analysis Facility • Sydney, Australia

Leading a team in the study of protein interactions using mass spectrometry methodologies.

Research Fellow

2018-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Involved in research on protein interactions and their implications.

ARC DECRA Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Research focusing on the molecular basis of protein interactions.

ARC Australian Postdoctoral Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conducting advanced research in proteomics.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Facility • Sydney, Australia

Focused on mass spectrometry for biological analyses.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
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Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).