Dr. Renee Johnson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Renee Johnson graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Reproductive Medicine from the University of Newcastle, Australia in 2006 after completing her undergraduate Science degree in 2000. She undertook post-doctoral work in the UK in the laboratory of Professor Neil Perkins, studying the role of the NFkB system in cancer cells from 2006 to 2011. Returning to Australia in 2012, Dr. Johnson completed a Master of Genetic Counselling degree at Sydney University. With a developing interest in cardiac genetics, Dr. Johnson joined the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in 2013 as a member of the Sr Bernice Research Program, focusing on Inherited Heart Disease under Professor Diane Fatkin. Dr. Johnson works as a clinical research coordinator and associate genetic counselor, with a particular focus on dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation. She is currently involved in researching the genetic causes of these conditions and provides genetic counselling while participating in research with families attending the Cardiac Genomics Clinic in conjunction with the Clinical Genomics unit of the Cardiology Department at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney.

Research Interests

Experience

Conjoint Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Australia

Lectures in the Medicine & Health school focusing on clinical applications of genetic counselling.

Clinical Research Coordinator

2013-01-01 — Present

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute • Australia

Coordinates research projects on cardiac genetics and works with families on genetic counselling.

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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