Dr. Robert Weatheritt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robert Weatheritt is a Senior Research Fellow at the Garvan Institute and an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney. He holds a PhD from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg and has completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Cambridge and the University of Toronto. Established in 2018, his lab focuses on integrating data approaches and CRISPR screening techniques with transcriptomics to elucidate the role of RNA in driving cellular phenotypes. With over 40 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including multiple papers in Nature, Cell, and Science, Dr. Weatheritt's research addresses critical questions in RNA biology and its implications in diseases. He is also involved in various grants related to gene editing and cancer research, aiming to explore novel mechanisms in oncology.

Research Interests

Courses

Genes, Genomes and Evolution

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

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.