Dr. Rebeca Sakuma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rebeca Kawahara Sakuma is an Honorary Research Fellow at Macquarie University, specializing in glycoimmunology and molecular cancer research. She earned her PhD in Functional Molecular Biology from the University of Campinas, Brazil, in 2015, after which she completed postdoctoral positions at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, focusing on molecular cancer research, particularly within the glycoimmunology group under Dr. Morten Thaysen-Andersen at Macquarie University. Her research interests center on understanding how protein N-glycosylation modulates the tumor microenvironment and impacts immune-cancer-related processes, with a specific focus on colorectal cancer. Throughout her career, she has led several research projects including 'Colorectal Cancer Glycobiology' and 'Deciphering “Sugar-Code” Colorectal Cancer'. Rebeca has published extensively in her field, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the understanding of cancer biology through glycomic approaches.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Research Fellow

2017-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research in glycoimmunology and molecular cancer.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).