Dr. Natalie Grima

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Natalie Grima is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Genomics Bioinformatics Team at the multidisciplinary Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre, Macquarie University. She was awarded a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) with Honours majoring in Biochemistry and Immunology from the University of Sydney in 2017. Natalie joined the MND Research Centre in 2018 as a Research Assistant in the Genetics and Genomics Team, where she conducted a range of molecular and cell biology techniques to characterize genetic variants associated with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). In 2021, she commenced PhD studies focused on understanding the molecular basis of sporadic MND through the application of genomic and transcriptomic techniques using patient-derived biospecimens. Her current research revolves around characterizing the brain transcriptome related to MND using cutting-edge RNA sequencing techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research on the genetic underpinnings of Motor Neuron Disease.

Awards

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ISMND 2024 Travel Fellowship

2024-01-01
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Society Neuroscience Trainee Professional Development Award

2022-09-22
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Macquarie Medical School Small Grant

2021-11-29
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APAF Graduate Research Candidate Proteomics Award

2022-04-19
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Macquarie University Professional Staff Development Grant

2019-08-26

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

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