Dr. Kevin Gillinder

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kevin Gillinder is a Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Blood Diseases at Monash University in Melbourne. His research interests focus on understanding the molecular mechanisms of sequence-specific transcription factors, particularly how DNA motif recognition and co-factor recruitment regulate gene expression. His activity often explores the mutations that disrupt these processes and their therapeutic manipulations. Kevin has received a seeding grant from the Ruby Red Foundation for a project titled 'From Genomics to New Treatments for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms'. He has a background in haematology and blood cancer research and has notable expertise relating to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Kevin has previously held positions as a Senior Research Officer at Mater Research Limited and the University of Queensland, and he worked as a Research Assistant at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom. His collaborative network has expanded through several projects aimed at delivering novel insights into the biology of blood-related diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Officer

2012-01-01 — 2017-07-30

Mater Research Limited • AU

Conducted research on blood diseases and worked on various projects aimed at developing new therapeutic strategies.

Senior Research Officer

2017-01-01 — 2017-12-31

University of Queensland • AU

Led research initiatives in the area of gene expression in haematological malignancies.

Research Assistant

2005-12-01 — 2012-11-30

Newcastle University • United Kingdom

Supported research on transcription factors and genetic regulation.

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.