Dr. Ingrid Macindoe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ingrid Macindoe completed her PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Sydney in 2010 under the supervision of Dr. Margie Sunde. Since 2014, she has been working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Professor Joel Mackay's laboratory. Ingrid began her career as a structural biologist, focusing on the self-assembly of fungal proteins during her PhD, utilizing X-ray crystallography to solve the structure of a protein involved in chromatin looping. Her research has evolved to incorporate cell biology, employing techniques such as CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, RT-qPCR, and ChIP to study the epigenetic regulation of gene expression. Recent projects include investigating the imprinting of the Ube3a gene implicated in Angelman Syndrome through antisense transcript targeting and examining the role of BET proteins in chromatin remodeling. Ingrid also co-supervises PhD, Honours, and TSP students, as well as visiting international students in Professor Mackay's lab, and has experience in demonstrating to undergraduate students across first, second, and third-year levels.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research in structural biology and cell biology, focusing on epigenetic regulation and gene expression.

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.