Dr. Mariana Barbosa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mariana Hoffman Barbosa is an early career researcher with expertise in pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, and inspiratory muscle training. With a background as a physiotherapist and international qualifications, she has worked extensively in providing pulmonary rehabilitation in home clinical settings for individuals with lung diseases. Her research focused on adjunctive therapies in pulmonary rehabilitation aims to improve the quality of life for people suffering from chronic lung conditions. With nearly a decade of experience in clinical trials within the field of respiratory medicine across Brazil, Belgium, and Australia, she has developed a strong foundation in managing and conducting pulmonary rehabilitation programs and teaching in physiotherapy courses. Currently, she serves as a clinical trial manager and research fellow on a multi-centre NHMRC-funded ambulatory oxygen therapy study for patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease across Australia and Sweden. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically those related to health and well-being.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Conducting multicentre trials on ambulatory oxygen therapy for patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease.

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.