Dr. Philip Harraka

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Philip Harraka is an early career research fellow in the Precision Medicine team at the School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, and has an affiliation with the Victorian Heart Institute. His research initiatives enhance the understanding of genomics in breast and prostate cancers, and he investigates cardiovascular disease risk associated with age-related genomic changes. Philip completed his undergraduate studies in Biomedical Science at the University of Melbourne and obtained his PhD in medical genetics in 2022. He is an experienced variant curator and bioinformatician, currently recognized as a ClinGen ENIGMA BRCA1 BRCA2 variant curation expert panel biocurator. Philip aims to characterize genomic cancer risk and provide individuals with the awareness and opportunity to obtain preventative cancer care. His work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global efforts to enhance health outcomes through genetics, variant curation, and cancer genetics research.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2022-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Conducting research in precision medicine, focusing on genomic cancer risk and variant curation.

Awards

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Frances Elizabeth Thompson Trust Scholarship

2017-01-01

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.