Dr. Melanie Shears

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melanie J. Shears is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, specializing in malaria research. She has an extensive background in pre-clinical research and is committed to eradicating malaria through translationally relevant studies. Shears completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne in Australia before moving to the United States for postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University. Initially, she joined the University of Washington as a staff scientist, where she worked with Dr. Sean C. Murphy on a nonhuman primate malaria research program. She has been promoted to research faculty and continues to develop her independent research program, focusing on parasite biology, vaccines, and immunology. Her overarching goal is to conduct research that directly informs the development of malaria vaccines and therapeutics.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Research focusing on malaria, developing vaccines, and immunology in nonhuman primates.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.