Dr. Melissa Southey

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Biography

Professor Melissa C. Southey is a molecular geneticist with a prolific research background in precision medicine and oncology. She has made significant contributions to understanding the heritable risk factors for familial cancers, providing crucial evidence for clinical management guidelines. As the Chair of Precision Medicine at the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, she directs key initiatives in biobanking and is recognized for her leadership in the Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium. Professor Southey's research has been supported by substantial funding from various prestigious organizations, including the European Commission and the National Institutes of Health (USA). With over 520 peer-reviewed publications to her name, she has been recognized as one of Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers. She is actively involved in numerous national and international scientific advisory and governance bodies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor & Chair Precision Medicine

— Present

Monash Health • Melbourne, Australia

Leading a research program with a population-based focus aimed at establishing genetic epidemiological resources for cancer research.

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.