Dr. Lan Gong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Lan Gong is a Senior Research Fellow at the Microbiome Research Centre, St George Hospital, within the St George & Sutherland Clinical School at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). His research focuses on the role of the gut microbiome in gastrointestinal diseases, particularly the immuno-pathogenesis of obesity-related liver diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as liver cancer. Dr. Gong employs extensive multi-omics techniques, including metagenomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, to analyze samples from clinical cohorts and animal models. He completed his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology at UNSW and has previously worked as a Research Fellow at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Structural and Functional Microbial Genomics at Monash University. There, he investigated the role of autophagy in stem cell differentiation and host-pathogen interactions, particularly focusing on host autophagic innate immune responses to various human pathogens. Dr. Gong has an h-index of 26 and has amassed over 2190 citations of his work.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

— Present

Microbiome Research Centre, St George Hospital • Sydney, Australia

Investigating the role of the gut microbiome in gastrointestinal diseases, especially immuno-pathogenesis of obesity-related liver 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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