Dr. Maria Lee

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Biography

Maria Lee obtained her Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Biology from Winona State University and her Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology with an emphasis on Mycology from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. After completing her graduate studies, she worked as a Research Lab Specialist at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, focusing on fungal research projects. Maria held the position of Research Associate in the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore, where she contributed to various studies related to fungal pathogenicity and plant-microbe interactions. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD at the University of Western Australia, with research interests that include understanding co-evolution in tripartite interactions between plants and fungi, as well as molecular mechanisms of fungal pathogenicity. Her long-term goals are to improve agricultural practices through sustainable methods and to enhance pest management strategies in the context of environmental health and food security, especially as it relates to global climate change. Maria is also actively engaged with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2010-01-01 — 2012-12-31

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Worked on fungal research projects, studying population genetics of frog pathogen and other related topics.

Research Lab Specialist

2008-01-01 — 2009-12-31

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor • Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Conducted research on fungal research topics including population genetics.

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
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Specialization Notes

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