Dr. Lipin Loo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lipin Loo received his PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Iowa in 2013 and completed postdoctoral training in the Zylka lab at the Neuroscience Center of the University of North Carolina from 2014 to 2017. He joined the University of Sydney in 2018 as a Lecturer and leads the Cell Biology Genomics Group. His primary research interests focus on leveraging functional genomics to define the underlying principles that control human biology and disease. Loo serves as the Group Leader for RNA Therapies and co-leads the Single Cell Biology node at the Charles Perkins Centre. His work utilizes genetic screens and single-cell transcriptomics to identify and map transcriptional changes that underpin cellular trajectories in developmental and pathophysiological conditions, such as chronic pain and neuropathy. His lab aims to elucidate the orchestrated transcriptional changes that have significant implications for understanding disease-causing developmental aberrations, restoring normal function in damaged neurons, and generating substitute neurons from stem cells. Furthermore, Loo is developing novel targeted RNA therapies to treat various diseases, aspiring to transform these innovations into university spin-offs.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Teaching and leading research in Cell Biology and Genomics.

Awards

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Overseas Conference Research Visit Award

2022-01-01
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Millennium Science Spatial Pioneers Fellowship

2022-01-01
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Genome Editing Stem Cell Research Fellowship

2018-01-01

Courses

Single-Cell Genomics Gene Technology Genomics qPCR Gene Genome Regulation

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.