Dr. Morag Young

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Morag Young is the Research Group Head at the Cardiovascular Endocrinology Centre and a leading authority in endocrinology and metabolism, focusing on hormones and mineralocorticoid receptor signaling mechanisms in cardiovascular disease. She completed her CJ Martin Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Baker Institute of Medical Research and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA. Her studies on SF-1 null mice have contributed to understanding how steroid hormones function in the brain and their role in leptin signaling. Dr. Young has returned from her doctoral work on cardiac remodeling under the mentorship of Professor John Funder and has established the Cardiovascular Endocrinology Laboratory since 2005. Her significant research has identified that mineralocorticoid receptor activation in the heart drives cardiac fibrosis and inflammation, leading to heart failure. She has validated large clinical trials on the use of MR antagonists while minimizing significant renal side effects. Dr. Young has received numerous grants and high-profile awards, including the NHMRC/INSERM training fellowship and the Novartis New Investigator Award. Her expertise contributes to research related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She also serves as a Senior Editor for prominent endocrinology journals and has held various editorial positions in academic publishing.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Group Head

2002-01-01 — Present

Cardiovascular Endocrinology Centre • Melbourne, Australia

Leading research initiatives in cardiovascular endocrinology.

Senior Research Officer

2005-01-01 — Present

Cardiovascular Endocrinology Laboratory • Melbourne, Australia

Established and led a research laboratory focusing on mineralocorticoid receptor research.

Awards

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NHMRC/INSERM Training Fellowship

2010-01-01
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Novartis New Investigator Award (ESA)

2015-01-01

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
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  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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