Dr. Nicholas Lister

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicholas Lister is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Biotech and Biomolecular Science at the University of New South Wales. He completed his PhD focusing on epigenetic regulation in human cancer, with a particular emphasis on non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs). His current research involves understanding the epigenetic regulation of the X chromosome in the Waters lab. He is interested in dosage compensation and sex determination, with research projects that explore these complex areas across various vertebrate models. This includes studying X chromosome inactivation in species such as wallabies and Tasmanian devils, as well as investigating the unusual sex chromosome systems of the platypus, which has five X and five Y chromosomes. Lister also conducts studies on the Australian central bearded dragon, which showcases unique genetic and environmental sex determination mechanisms. Through his work, he aims to unravel the complex silencing mechanisms that have evolved concerning sex chromosomes.

Research Interests

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.