Dr. Robyn Woods

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robyn Woods is an Associate Professor at Monash University in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, located at the Alfred Hospital campus. She has directed the ASPREE study, which is the largest clinical trial in Australia aimed at primary prevention of cardiovascular events in elderly populations. With 16,703 participants aged 70 and above, this project ran from 2010 to 2017 and has significantly influenced clinical guidelines surrounding the use of aspirin for elderly patients. She has continued to lead follow-up studies including ASPREE-XT and has served as the principal investigator on several NIH-funded projects. Woods has over 320 research publications, boasting an H-index of 42. Her research interests encompass physical disability, frailty, dementia, cardiovascular health, and the intricate role of aspirin and inflammation biomarkers in aging. She has shaped numerous successful research initiatives and is actively involved in mentoring emerging researchers, having supervised nine PhD students and six honors students to successful completions. Her contributions to research ethics and animal welfare have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Howard Florey Medal.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Associate Professor in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, focusing on primary prevention clinical trials.

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

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