Dr. Mridul Johari

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mridul Johari is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, specializing in neuromuscular genomics. He completed his PhD in 2022 at the University of Helsinki, with a thesis focusing on genetic factors of rare muscle diseases, particularly inclusion body myositis and vacuolar myopathies. Dr. Johari has established six novel gene-disease associations. He has secured significant funding for his research, including a $350,000 competitive grant as Chief Investigator from the AFM-Téléthon in France. His contributions to the field have been recognized by multiple awards including the Elsevier Prize from the World Muscle Society in 2020. He actively participates in international genetics conferences and has served on various committees, helping to shape diagnostic policies and research standards. Dr. Johari also plays a vital role in academic mentorship, supervising PhD and Master's students at UWA.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2022-01-26 — Present

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research • Perth, Australia

Researching gene discovery and diagnostics for rare muscle diseases, focusing on neuromuscular genomics.

Awards

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Elsevier Prize

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
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Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
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