Dr. Janet Towns

Associate Professor

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Biography

Janet Towns is a Research Fellow at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and a member of the faculty at Monash University. With a Ph.D. focused on Modern Ethical Syphilology, her research addresses critical issues surrounding sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly the transmission of Treponema pallidum and strategies for improving early detection of syphilis. Her extensive academic background includes a Master's degree in Public Health and a Master's of Forensic Medicine, as well as a Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Newcastle. Dr. Towns is actively involved in research projects and has received numerous awards, such as the Burnet Prize for Infectious Diseases Research and various scholarships supporting her research in sexual health medicine. Her work aligns with global health initiatives, particularly the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. She has made significant contributions to public health through her extensive publications and collaborations within the field over the years.

Research Interests

Awards

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Australasian Chapter Sexual Health Medicine Research Entry Scholarship

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Burnet Prize Infectious Diseases Research

2021-10-21
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John Flynn Scholarship

1998-12-01
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Monash University Post-doctoral Bridging Grant

2021-07-27
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Research Training Program Stipend

2018-01-01

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.