Dr. John Gostage

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John Gostage is a trained anatomist specializing in muscle research, currently based at the University of Western Australia. He started his research career at the Wales Centre for Anatomical Education at Cardiff University from 2013 to 2018, focusing on bone research and the role of extracellular vesicles in bone microenvironments. After completing his MBiomed (with Honours) at Cardiff University, he received funding from the MRC-Arthritis Research UK Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) to pursue a Master of Research (MRes) and PhD at the University of Sheffield under prominent researchers. His doctoral research investigated the effects of RANKL inhibitors on skeletal muscle using in vitro myogenesis models. He then worked as a research associate at the University of Galway, where he was involved in the development of novel medical devices. His research interests include RANKL-RANK signaling in skeletal muscle, the roles of RANKL inhibitors in muscle decline, and the interplay between bone and muscle in conditions like sarcopenia and osteosarcopenia. John is dedicated to advancing understanding in these areas through his teaching and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Joining as an anatomist with responsibilities in teaching and research.

Research Associate

2023-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Galway • Galway, Ireland

Worked on novel medical devices and took on teaching responsibilities.

Researcher (MRes, PhD)

2018-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Sheffield • Sheffield, England

Conducted in-depth research on RANKL inhibitors and skeletal muscle.

Research Assistant

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University Hospital Wales • Cardiff, Wales

Assisted in bone research projects.

Research Assistant Anatomy Demonstrator

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Cardiff University • Cardiff, Wales

Demonstrated anatomical techniques to students.

Awards

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1st Prize, Poster

2021-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
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Specialization Notes

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