Dr. Livia Carvalho

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Livia dos Santos Carvalho is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on vision science, particularly in the development and investigation of gene therapy treatments for severe inherited retinal dystrophies. She has made significant contributions to understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying age-related macular degeneration, uveitis, and stem cells, and is currently creating research platforms in the areas of retinal degeneration and gene therapy, as well as studying cell death mechanisms. Her funding includes the ARC Discovery Early Career Research Award and she collaborates with other institutions such as the University of Melbourne. Her recent projects delve into cone photoreceptor migration and disease mechanisms related to inherited retinal dystrophy. Her extensive publication record reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge in retinal gene therapy and related areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Senior Research Fellow

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Honorary Fellow

2023-04-01 — Present

University of Melbourne •

Awards

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Travel Fellowship

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New Investigator Month Award

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Spotlight Award

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NEI Travel Fellowship

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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  • Personal Statement
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Specialization Notes

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