Dr. Nicola Smith

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nicola Smith is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in the School of Biomedical Sciences. She completed her undergraduate training in pharmacology and biochemistry at the University of Melbourne, where she earned First Class Honours in 2002. She began her PhD at Baker Heart Research Institute, focusing on the role of EGFR transactivation in angiotensin II receptor-induced left ventricular hypertrophy. After receiving a prestigious NHMRC/NHF CJ Martin Overseas Fellowship, she worked with Professor Graeme Milligan at the University of Glasgow, studying G protein-coupled receptors from 2006 to 2011. After returning to Australia in 2011, she joined the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and established a research program centered on orphan receptors in cardiac physiology. Since joining UNSW in 2019, Nicola has created the Orphan Receptor Laboratory and teaches various pharmacology courses. She has made significant contributions to her field, serving on peer review panels for major funding agencies and committees, and is the recipient of several awards. In recognition of her work, she has been appointed as an Associate Professor.

Research Interests

Experience

Head

2019-01-01 — Present

Department of Pharmacology, UNSW • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Leading the Department of Pharmacology and conducting research in molecular pharmacology.

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
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