Dr. Jane Bourke

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jane Bourke is a Professor of Pharmacology at Monash University, leading the Respiratory Pharmacology Group. Her research focuses on identifying improved therapeutic strategies for chronic lung diseases, demonstrating unique expertise in Australia with innovative techniques that visualize intrapulmonary airway artery lumen area using situ lung slices. She collaborates with numerous local and international researchers and applies preclinical studies in animal models of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), infections, pulmonary hypertension, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia to investigate disease mechanisms and test novel therapeutic interventions. Additionally, she has commenced studies utilizing human tissues to facilitate clinical translations. Jane has published her work in specialized respiratory pharmacology journals such as Thorax, European Respiratory Journal, and American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, as well as in multidisciplinary journals like Nature Communications and Scientific Reports. Furthermore, she regularly reviews manuscripts and serves as an Editorial Board Member for Frontiers in Physiology and Scientific Reports. Her expertise aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to research aimed at combating global health challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Clayton, Australia

Leading the Respiratory Pharmacology Group.

Awards

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American Thoracic Society Neonatal Developing Lung Abstract Award

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Fellow American Thoracic Society

2019-11-29
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Fellow Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand

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Vice Chancellor's Diversity Inclusion Award

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.