Dr. Karen Mather

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Biography

Karen Mather is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales, focusing on the genetic and environmental factors that influence aging and age-related diseases, including dementia. Her research utilizes large population cohorts of older Australians by leveraging extensive international biobanks. Dr. Mather's work is centered around understanding the 'omic factors involved in this area, including nucleotide variation, epistasis, transcriptomics, and gene-environment interactions. She is committed to establishing collaborations with national and international investigators to broaden the investigation of age-related inquiries on a larger scale. Her broad research interests encompass Human Aging, Genetics with a specific focus on Genome Analysis, Epigenomics, Transcriptomics, and Gerontology. She actively engages with professional societies, including the American Human Society of Genetics and the International Society to Advance Alzheimer Research Treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2018-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney

Leading research on the intersection of genetics and aging, focusing on dementia and other age-related diseases.

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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