Dr. Paul Sheehy

Professor

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Biography

Professor Paul Sheehy is a distinguished member of the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, serving as the Deputy Head of the School. With a strong educational background including a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours) and a Ph.D., he has contributed to significant advancements in the field of veterinary science. His research primarily focuses on gene expression regulation in bovine mammary tissue, with applications in animal immunology and gene therapy for farm animals. Furthermore, Professor Sheehy's current interests encompass domestic animal stem cell biology, particularly in cellular reprogramming and developing molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases in large production animals. He has secured over AUD 5.5 million in research funding from various organizations, including Dairy Australia and Meat Livestock Australia, and has supervised numerous postgraduate students. With a commitment to mentoring, he has received multiple Vice Chancellor's Awards for his contributions to teaching and leadership. He actively participates in international and national conferences, sharing insights into topics like tissue engineering and molecular therapeutics.

Research Interests

Experience

Deputy Head

2013-01-01 — Present

Sydney School of Veterinary Science • Sydney

Overseeing the administration and direction of the school.

Associate Dean Staff

2013-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Sydney School of Veterinary Science • Sydney

Responsible for staff management and development within the veterinary science faculty.

Awards

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Outstanding Mentoring Leadership

2016-01-01
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Collective Excellence in Teaching and Learning

2009-01-01
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Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

2006-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.