Professor Dr. Jose Garcia Bustos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jose Garcia-Bustos is an Associate Professor at Monash University, with a focus on identifying essential, druggable cellular biochemical pathways in microbial pathogens using small-molecule inhibitors. He graduated with Honours from Universidad Complutense Madrid, completing a thesis on the biosynthesis of phospholipids in lung microsomes. His Ph.D. from Universidad Autonoma Madrid focused on the structure of the bacterial cell wall and the mode of action of beta-lactam antibiotics. With experience as a Fulbright fellow at Rockefeller University in New York, he further specialized in Eukaryotic microbiology. His career included a significant role as lead of the target identification group at GlaxoSmithKline, where he influenced drug discovery for neglected infectious diseases like malaria and tuberculosis. Transitioning back to academia at Monash University, he now investigates the potential of anti-malarial compounds for therapeutic use, aligning his research with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Microbiology Antimicrobials Eukaryotic Microbiology Cell Division Mechanisms Drug Discovery

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Teaching and researching in the field of microbiology, with a focus on drug discovery related to microbial pathogens.

Lead Target Identification Group

2005-01-01 — 2021-01-01

GlaxoSmithKline • Tres Cantos, Spain

Led research group focused on identifying drug targets for neglected infectious diseases.

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.