Dr. Irina Voineagu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Irina Voineagu is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in the School of Biotech & Biomolecular Science. Her research focuses on the molecular genetic mechanisms underlying human brain disorders, with significant contributions to understanding unstable DNA repeats and their impact on chromosomal fragility. She completed her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where her work revealed how unstable DNA repeats block replication fork progression, leading to the formation of DNA hairpins. Voineagu's postdoctoral research at the Neurogenetics Department of UCLA involved investigating the molecular mechanisms associated with autism and intellectual disabilities through transcriptome analysis. Her current research concentrates on the perturbation of normal brain function in neurodevelopmental disorders, leveraging functional genomic studies in human brain tissues and neuronal cell culture systems. Over the years, she has received multiple honors including the Gani Medal from the Australian Academy of Science and several research awards for her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, NSW, Australia

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, NSW, Australia

Research Scientist

— Present

RIKEN Omics Science Center • Japan

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Neurogenetics Department, University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA, USA

Awards

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Gani Medal

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UNSW Scientia Fellowship

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Lorne Genome Women in Science Award

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Aubrey Lewis Award

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ARC Development Early Career Award

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NARSAD Young Investigator Award

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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