Dr. Marianne Keller

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marianne D Keller is a lecturer in veterinary anatomy and embryology at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney. Her research primarily focuses on neuroscience, including brain-atlasing of native marsupial species and investigating brain and spinal cord mapping related to degenerative brain diseases. With a background in MRI imaging, she has managed preclinical imaging labs that encompass various advanced imaging techniques, contributing to a strong foundation in MR-imaging. Her research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths, particularly in understanding life, earth, and health-related issues in both animals and humans. She is involved in several projects related to imaging modalities for exploring neuroscience and models of human disease. She has supervised numerous honours students and is active in various research-themed initiatives related to brain mapping connectivity studies of Australian native species, employing high-resolution MRI at the intersection of anatomy and machine learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy and Embryology, focusing on brain mapping and imaging related to veterinary science.

Courses

VETS 6104 Foundation Veterinary Science VETS 6108 Foundation Veterinary Science B VETS 6204 Principles Animal Disease VETS 6208 Principles Animal Disease B

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.