Dr. Marcel Dinger

Professor

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Biography

Marcel Dinger is a distinguished professor in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney, with over 22 years of experience in genomics as an academic entrepreneur. Notably, he has published 161 papers that have been cited collectively more than 31,000 times, achieving an h-index of 68 according to Google Scholar. He is a co-founder of four biotechnology startups and has held leadership positions, including Dean of Science and Head of the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences. Dinger has directed the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics and has contributed significantly to health and well-being through genomics. His role as CEO of Genome.One involved providing clinical whole genome sequencing services. Dinger is an internationally recognized expert in long noncoding RNAs and has led vital research aiming to integrate genomic medicine into routine clinical practice. He received his PhD from the University of Waikato in 2003 and has been recognized multiple times as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics. Dinger’s research focuses on genomic applications in health and disease, precision digital health, and the sustainability of genetic research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

The University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Leading research and education in genomics and genomic medicine.

Awards

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Fellow

2023-01-01
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Highly Cited Researcher

2022-01-01
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Highly Cited Researcher

2021-01-01
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Highly Cited Researcher

2020-01-01
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Highly Cited Researcher

2019-01-01

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.