Dr. Janice Fullerton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Janice Fullerton is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, primarily focused on the genetics of mental health disorders, particularly bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She completed her PhD in human genetics at the University of Melbourne in 2001, followed by five years of postdoctoral training at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford. Following her return to Australia in 2006, she joined Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) with a particular focus on genetic contributions to major mental illnesses. Dr. Fullerton has overseen numerous projects in gene discovery employing advanced genomics technologies. Her research aims to identify genetic and epigenetic factors that contribute to mental illness risk, as well as to discover their effects on clinical symptoms and treatment outcomes. She has received substantial funding for her research and has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Scientist

2006-01-01 — Present

NeuRA • Sydney

Focus on studying the genetics of major mental illnesses, particularly bipolar disorder.

Conjoint Associate Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

UNSW • Sydney

Associate Professor in the School of Biomedical Sciences, focusing on mental health genetics.

Awards

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Dean’s Rising Star Award

2014-01-01
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NARSAD Young Investigator Award

2007-01-01

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
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