Dr. Mark Cowley

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Cowley is a Conjoint Associate Professor specializing in computational biology at UNSW Australia. He holds a PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Sydney and has extensive experience in genomics data analysis aimed at improving health outcomes for children with cancer. In 2018, he became the head of the Computational Biology Group at the Children's Cancer Institute. His research focuses on developing innovative computational tools to diagnose and understand cancer mutations, particularly in childhood cancer patients. Cowley collaborates with clinicians and biologists to explore the complexities of genomic data, striving to create long-term impacts on the molecular understanding of diseases. He has been instrumental in establishing the digital research infrastructure of the Zero Childhood Cancer Program, a national initiative that employs precision medicine in pediatric oncology. His work has attracted considerable research funding, advancing the field of pediatric genomics and cancer treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Conjoint Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Leading the Computational Biology Group at the Children's Cancer Institute.

Awards

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Outstanding Contribution

2013-01-01
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Top Ranked Applicant

2014-01-01

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.