Dr. Lisa Stinson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lisa Stinson is a reproductive biologist and molecular microbiologist at the University of Western Australia. Her research interests include early life microbiome, human milk microbiome, and developmental origins of health and disease. She completed her PhD in 2019 with a thesis titled "The Not-So-Sterile Womb: New Data Challenge Old Dogma," earning a Dean's Honourable Mention. Lisa's PhD research has been extensively published, and she has engaged in science communication and public outreach, presenting her work at numerous national and international conferences. Her research has received significant media attention and several awards, including the ASM Nancy Millis Student Award and the inaugural DOHaD ANZ New Investigator Award, and she was recognized as one of ABC’s Top 5 Scientists. Currently, she is a postdoctoral researcher in the Hartmann Human Lactation Research Group, working on multiple projects related to the human milk microbiome. Lisa aims to develop and apply microbial-based interventions to optimize maternal and infant health and prevent chronic diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2019-01-01 — Present

Hartmann Human Lactation Research Group • Perth, Australia

Conducts research on human milk microbiome and develops microbial-based health interventions.

Awards

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Early-Career Research Award

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Top 5 Scientist

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Presentation Prize

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Dean’s Honourable Mention for Distinguished PhD Thesis

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.