Dr. Lewin Small

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lewin Small completed his PhD in 2018 at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research through the University of New South Wales, under the supervision of Professor Gregory Cooney, investigating the mechanisms of lipid-induced insulin resistance in skeletal muscle. After his doctorate, he pursued postdoctoral research at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, working with Professors Juleen Zierath and Romain Barres on the link between circadian rhythms and energy metabolism. In 2023, he joined the University of Sydney to continue his research into energy metabolism and insulin action, particularly focusing on the impact of diet and healthy ageing. His research interests encompass the influence of environmental factors such as diet, time-of-day, and season on whole-body energy metabolism and insulin action. He is particularly interested in employing omics technologies, including proteomics and RNA-seq, to address questions regarding the molecular mechanisms that enable adaptation to environmental stimuli. His research aligns with the Faculty of Science's Research Strengths, including Molecules and Materials, Understanding Life and Earth, Understanding Disease and Disorder in Humans, and Future Foods.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.