Dr. Jo Anne Chan

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Biography

After completing her Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree in 2007, Jo-Anne pursued an Honours degree in the laboratory of Professor Ray Norton at the Walter & Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI), where she studied the structural interactions of malaria antigens. In 2009, she joined Professor James Beeson’s group at WEHI as a PhD student, later moving with the research group to the Burnet Institute. Her PhD project focused on understanding the significance of human antibodies to Plasmodium falciparum surface antigens and their role in protective immunity. Jo-Anne completed her PhD and is currently working as a post-doctoral scientist under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Boyle and Professor Beeson, particularly focusing on naturally acquired immunity to Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte antigens. Her research contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, which aim to end poverty and protect the planet.

Research Interests

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.