Dr. Ram Bhusal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ram Bhusal is an NHMRC Investigator Fellow at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, a Master’s in Medicinal Chemistry from Wonkwang University, South Korea, and a Bachelor’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Pokhara University, Nepal. His research focuses on transforming protein therapeutics, integrating protein biochemistry, molecular structural biology, combinatorial protein engineering, and AI-assisted protein design to develop novel therapeutics targeting autoimmune disorders, inflammation, and cancer. Dr Bhusal has published in leading journals, including Nature Communications and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and has secured significant competitive funding, including NHMRC Investigator Grant Ideas Grant. His long-term vision is to establish innovative protein engineering platforms that bridge basic structural biology with translational drug discovery for complex diseases. His expertise also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2010-01-01 — Present

Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute • Melbourne, Australia

Leading research projects focused on protein therapeutics and their application in treating autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and cancer.

Awards

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Travel Award

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BDI ECR Support Fund Biomedicine Discovery Institute Travel Grant

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Diversity Equity Inclusion Travel Award-The Protein Society Annual Symposium Faculty Bridging Postdoctoral Fellowship

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.