Dr. Maria Bergamasco

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Bergamasco received her PhD in biomedical research in 2020 from the University of Melbourne. During her doctoral work, she conducted her thesis research at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute under the supervision of Professor Anne Voss and Associate Professor Tim Thomas, focusing on the roles of histone acetyltransferase genes in brain development and intellectual disability. In 2024, she transitioned to the Neely lab at the Charles Perkins Institute at the University of Sydney. Her research aims to improve the understanding of neurological disease disorder pathology and to develop novel treatment options. Additionally, she has experience as a scientific demonstrator at the Gene Technology Access Center (GTAC) in Melbourne. Her research interests encompass the role of chromatin modifiers in pain perception, the impact of environmental toxins on brain development, and strategies for addressing age-related cognitive decline.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientific Demonstrator

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Gene Technology Access Center • Melbourne

Provided demonstrations in gene technology to students and researchers.

Researcher

2024-01-01 — Present

Neely Lab, Charles Perkins Institute • Sydney

Investigating the pathology of neurological diseases and potential treatment options.

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.