Dr. Krista Siefried

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Krista Siefried is a Senior Research Fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre and Clinical Research Lead at the National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED). She has a robust academic background with a Bachelor's degree in Science, a Graduate Certificate in Continuing Care, a Graduate Diploma in Coronary Care, and a PhD in Medicine and Health. Her primary research interests lie in substance use disorders, pharmacotherapies, comorbidities, and treatment outcomes for individuals living with methamphetamine dependence. Krista's extensive experience in clinical research encompasses overseeing clinical trials, managing national research networks, and establishing funding grants to enhance research capacities. She has a proven track record of translating clinical research into practical applications and fostering collaborations among multi-disciplinary stakeholders. In her role, Krista also supervises PhD candidates and conducts various teaching activities related to drug and addiction studies. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards and grants to support innovative research initiatives, furthering understanding and treatment options in the realm of drug addiction and public health.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

— Present

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre • Sydney, Australia

Leading clinical research and clinical trials focused on substance use disorders.

Clinical Research Lead

— Present

National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs • Sydney, Australia

Oversaw the establishment of clinical research capacities and networks.

Awards

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Prof Richard Mattick Award

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Nursing Excellence Award - Clinical Researcher

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
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.