Dr. Maxinne Watchon

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Maxinne Watchon. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Maxinne Watchon is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Macquarie University, working in the Centre of Motor Neuron Disease Research. She holds a Bachelor of Medical Science and has pursued her postgraduate studies, including a Graduate Diploma in Science and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Sydney. Her research primarily focuses on investigating mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Machado-Joseph disease, also known as spinocerebellar ataxia type-3. Utilizing a transgenic MJD zebrafish model, she explores the disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic compounds. Maxinne is dedicated to advancing the understanding of protein quality control pathways and autophagy in the context of neurodegeneration. Her contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, including an Early-Mid-Career Research Award and various student prizes related to her academic achievements. Maxinne remains an active researcher, collaborating and publishing in key areas related to her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Macquarie University • Macquarie

Conducting research on neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on Machado-Joseph disease and its mechanisms using zebrafish models.

Awards

#

Paper Award (Student)

#

Prize Presentation (Student; ECR Symposium)

#

Early-Mid-Career Research Award

#

ECR Small Grant

#

Machado-Joseph Disease Research Conference Travel Award

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).