Dr. Matt Payne

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Payne is a highly experienced perinatal molecular microbiologist, awarded a PhD from the University of Queensland in 2007. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the Australian Society for Microbiology since 2015. Currently, he serves as Principal Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, leading the Clinical Perinatal Research Laboratories within the Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. His research focuses on the role of microbes in negative pregnancy outcomes and early life health in infants. He is particularly interested in developing new diagnostic methods based on microbial biomarkers and the appropriate use of antimicrobials and probiotics to reduce disease burden. To date, he has secured $12 million AUD in competitive grant funding and is actively involved in national and local scientific communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Research Fellow

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading research in perinatal microbiology.

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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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