Dr. Russell Diefenbach

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Russell Diefenbach is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Macquarie University and an honorary principal research fellow at the University of Sydney. He completed his PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Queensland in 1992 and began his postdoctoral studies at the University of Toronto from 1991 to 1994, focusing on structural-functional relationships complementing C3. He returned to Australia as a Research Fellow in the Biochemistry Department at the University of Sydney in 1995. In 1996, he joined the Centre for Virus Research at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research, concentrating on protein-protein interactions that drive viral entry, assembly, and egress, particularly in herpes simplex virus and HIV. In 2017, he moved to Macquarie University to work in the melanoma field, focusing on liquid biopsies and their role in oncolytic virotherapy. Diefenbach has initiated significant research projects related to predictive biomarkers for melanoma recurrence and continues to contribute actively to the field of biochemistry and virology.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2017-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Australia

Research focused on melanoma and liquid biopsies.

Honorary Principal Research Fellow

2017-03-20 — 2023-12-31

University of Sydney • Australia

Conducted research in biochemistry and virology.

Research Fellow

1995-01-01 — 1996-12-31

University of Sydney • Australia

Focused on the biochemistry of protein interactions.

Researcher

1996-01-01 — 2016-12-31

Westmead Institute for Medical Research • Australia

Investigated virology, particularly herpes simplex virus and HIV.

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).