Dr. Monique Bax

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monique Bax is a Senior Post Doctoral Scientist at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney. Her research primarily focuses on understanding Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissections (SCAD), a major cause of myocardial infarctions in women over 50. She utilizes induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) derived from patients' blood cells to differentiate arterial cells in both 2D and 3D cultures. Through her work, she employs proteomics and molecular techniques to explore biochemical pathways and identify potential drug targets to prevent SCAD recurrence. Monique has previously contributed to neurodegenerative research, investigating the role of the ubiquitin-proteasome system in motor neurone disease and neuronal development. She earned her PhD in November 2019 under the supervision of Professor Lezanne Ooi and the late Professor Justin Yerbury at the University of Wollongong. Monique is actively involved in professional organizations, including serving as a member of the CVMM EMCR Committee at UNSW and as Secretary of the St Vincent's Research Precinct Post Doctoral Development Committee. She is a member of multiple research societies and has received numerous competitive grants for her work, showcasing her commitment to academic excellence and research development.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Post Doctoral Scientist

— Present

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute • Sydney

Researching the causes of myocardial infarctions in women over 50 and utilizing iPSCs for studying arterial cells.

Awards

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Outstanding EMCR Grant

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CVMM EMCR Conference Award

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AMP Maker Grant

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

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