Dr. Peter Arthur

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter Arthur is an active multidisciplinary researcher interested in reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their effects on cellular and tissue function. His biomedical focus encompasses excessive ROS, known as oxidative stress, which is thought to contribute to complications associated with over 80 chronic lifestyle diseases, including muscle wasting, Alzheimer’s disease, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, and renal failure with aging. His research also investigates the role of ROS in normal cell function and physiological stress responses such as hypoxia, heat, exercise, and nutrition. Peter's research group has developed patented technologies to understand the mechanisms by which ROS affect health and disease, including a biomarker technology for monitoring oxidative stress. He has a strong interest in biotechnology commercialization and is an experienced educator in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, focusing on experimental science at the molecular level. He engages in curriculum development and supervises graduate and postgraduate students, with a particular emphasis on enhancing laboratory teaching quality and student engagement.

Research Interests

Courses

BIOC3005: Cellular Biochemistry

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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