Dr. Rehana Hewavisenti

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rehana Hewavisenti is an early career researcher focused on human translational immunology with special interests in understanding immune responses to virally-induced cancer and sepsis pancreatitis. She completed her PhD at the Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology and the University of Sydney, where she focused on the phenotypic and functional characteristics of tissue-resident T cells in human disease. Dr. Hewavisenti aims to further her work in virology, infectious disease, and cancer immunology, specifically in understanding and harnessing the immune system to prevent persistent disease and cancer development. Her research experience has equipped her with a strong multidisciplinary profile in translational immunology, T cell biology, and molecular biology, with a specific emphasis on HPV-driven malignancies. Her work within the Immunovirology Pathogenesis Program at the Kirby Institute revolves around translational immunology and T cell biology in HPV and virally-driven cancers affecting immunocompromised individuals.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

— Present

Kirby Institute • Sydney

Conducting research in translational immunology with focus on T cell biology and virally-induced cancers.

Awards

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Emerging Investigator Award

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Triple SPHERE UNSW Theme Seed Grant Scheme

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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