Dr. Melanie Walker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

In 2013, Melanie Walker commenced her PhD under the supervision of Rowena Bull, Fabio Luciani, and Andrew Lloyd, researching the understanding of transmitted/founder virus phenotypic traits and neutralising antibody responses to transmitted/founder viruses. In 2018, she transitioned to a postdoctoral position at the Centre for Medical Parasitology, University of Copenhagen, where she focused on characterising the humoral immune response to monoclonal antibodies against malaria merozoite antigens and the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. In 2023, Melanie returned to Sydney to join the VISP group as a postdoctoral researcher. Her current project involves working with panels of HCV envelope antigens to help guide the development of broadly neutralising antibodies.

Research Interests

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.