Dr. Mary Myerscough

Professor

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Biography

Mary Myerscough is a member of the Applied Mathematics Research Group at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on mathematical biology, particularly mathematical models related to atherosclerosis and carcinogenesis, as well as self-organization in social insects. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of fundamental laws of nature, complex systems, and precision digital health. Myerscough has been involved in various projects addressing mathematical modeling in human evolution and cancer evolution, making notable contributions to the Australian Research Council's discovery projects. Her work employs analytics to explore the relationship between day-to-day data and various phenomena, such as shark bites and unemployment. Additionally, she has received multiple grants for her research on atherosclerotic plaques and the dynamics of their formation, regression and growth.

Research Interests

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.