Dr. Orazio Vittorio

Associate Professor

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Biography

Orazio Vittorio is an Associate Professor in the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He earned a Master of Science in Biology in 2006 followed by a PhD in Oncology in 2011. His work focuses on the development of anti-cancer therapeutics for neuroblastoma and gliomas, and he is internationally recognized for his research in this field. Dr. Vittorio has developed a PET imaging protocol using radiolabelled copper to monitor cancer cell responses to therapy, and his discoveries have important implications in the clinical use of copper chelation therapy to enhance the anti-cancer immune response. His strategic position at UNSW and the Children's Cancer Institute has allowed him to expand his research and build capacity in targeting anticancer drugs. He has received multiple awards and fellowships for his contributions to cancer research, including the UNSW Vice Chancellor's Postdoc Research Fellowship and the Cancer Institute NSW Early Career Fellowship.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, NSW

Associate Professor in the School of Biomedical Sciences focusing on cancer research.

Awards

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Outstanding Cancer Research Year

2013-01-01
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Best Poster Presentation

2018-12-01
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Young Tall Poppy Science Awards

2021-01-01

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

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