Dr. Maria Kavallaris

Professor

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Biography

Maria Kavallaris is a Conjoint Professor and leading figure in the field of cancer nanomedicine, with a distinguished career marked by significant contributions to cancer research and therapeutics. She serves as the Founding Director of the Australian Centre for NanoMedicine at the University of New South Wales and leads the Translational Cancer Nanomedicine Theme at the Children's Cancer Institute. Her groundbreaking research has identified key mechanisms of resistance to cancer therapies and explores innovative approaches to treatment using nanoparticle-based delivery systems. Over her career, she has attracted over $70 million in competitive research funding and holds multiple prestigious fellowships, including the NHMRC Investigator Grant. Maria's excellence is recognized through various awards, including the Lemberg Medal and the Australian Museum Eureka Prize. She is a fellow of multiple scientific societies and has served on numerous advisory committees, contributing to health policy and research strategy. As a leader in medical research, she has been awarded as a member of the Order of Australia for her exceptional service in the field of medicine and childhood cancer.

Research Interests

Experience

Founding Director

— Present

Australian Centre for NanoMedicine • Sydney, Australia

Leading multidisciplinary research in cancer nanomedicine.

Head of Translational Cancer Nanomedicine Theme

— Present

Children's Cancer Institute • Sydney, Australia

Developing innovative therapies and conducting critical research on cancer treatment.

Awards

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Presidential Medal for Outstanding Contributions

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NSW Premier's Woman of the Year

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Lemberg Medal

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UTS Chancellor’s Excellence Award

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.