Dr. Nick Barlow

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Biography

Nick Barlow is a Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry at Monash University. His expertise lies in peptide chemistry and small molecule drug discovery, where he manages a drug discovery group focusing on translational fundamental research. His specific interests include drug targets such as peptidases and G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Currently, he oversees programs in diabetes research that investigate the role of melanocortin receptors in glucose control. His research emphasizes the discovery of new chemical tools to enable investigations into intracellular signaling and disease progression. Over the past five years, his drug discovery team has successfully brought three new peptide drug candidates to the preclinical development stage and has overseen the successful commercialization and establishment of start-up companies for these candidates.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2023-11-30

Monash University • Melbourne

Leading projects focused on drug discovery and development in peptide chemistry.

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

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.