Dr. Michaela Riddell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michaela Riddell is a multidisciplinary scientist with a focus on medical laboratory diagnostics, public health, epidemiology, and biostatistics. She completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Science, a Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and a PhD in Medicine and Health. During her time at Monash University, she managed large community-based intervention trials aimed at helping individuals with type 2 diabetes in Victoria and hypertension in India. Since joining UNSW in 2016, Michaela has served as the Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator for the WANTAIM trial, which investigates the clinical and economic value of testing and treating pregnant women for sexually transmitted infections in Papua New Guinea. She has extensive experience in community recruitment for research projects, statistical evaluation, and capacity building in laboratory and epidemiological practices throughout Pacific Island countries. Currently, she guides the implementation of quality processes for the Asia Pacific Health program's initiatives, including the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Papua New Guinea.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Papua New Guinea

Leading research initiatives in public health and epidemiology.

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.