Dr. Lana Ly

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lana completed her Bachelor's Advanced Science (Honours) degree at UNSW Sydney, majoring in Molecular Cell Biology. In 2017, she continued her education by pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the Crossley Lab at UNSW Sydney, under the supervision of Associate Professor Kate Quinlan and Professor Merlin Crossley. Lana submitted her PhD in 2021 and continued her career as a postdoctoral research associate, focusing on investigating DNA binding mechanisms, including the transcription factor ZBTB7A/LRF for therapeutic applications in treating red blood cell disorders such as sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia. Lana is actively involved in undergraduate teaching as a demonstrator and tutor since the start of her PhD, and she transitioned to a full-time, education-focused Associate Lecturer position at the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS) in 2022.

Research Interests

Awards

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BABS Titans Teaching Award Runner-Up

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BABS Titans Teaching Award

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BABS Titans Teaching Award

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BABS Titans Teaching Award Runner-Up

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BABS Titans Teaching Award

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BABS Titans Teaching Award Runner-Up

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BABS Titans Teaching Award

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Associate Fellow

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UNSW Award

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UNSW Scientia Education Academy

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Dean Science Staff Excellence Award

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UNSW Arc Postgraduate Council Outstanding Research Student Award

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Second-place prize winner

Courses

BABS3121 Molecular Biology Nucleic Acids BIOC2101 Principles Biochemistry (Advanced) BIOC2201 Principles Molecular Biology (Advanced) CHEM1829 Biological Chemistry Optometry Students

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.