Dr. Jo Anne Baltos

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jo-Anne Baltos is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Deputy Lab Head in the Department of Drug Discovery Biology at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her research focuses on small molecule drug discovery that addresses unmet needs in neurological disorders, particularly drug-resistant epilepsy. She works to bridge fundamental pharmacology and translation, integrating medicinal chemistry, receptor pharmacology, and preclinical models to advance novel therapeutic candidates. Baltos's work is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and contributes to scientific collaboration in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2014-01-01 — Present

Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences • Melbourne, Australia

Engaged in research focused on small molecule drug discovery and drug-resistant epilepsy.

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.