Dr. Sanaa Zaki

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Sanaa Zaki is a qualified veterinarian with specialized training in veterinary anaesthesia and an active researcher in Comparative Medicine and Veterinary Education. She earned her PhD from the University of Sydney in 2017, focusing on the mechanisms of osteoarthritis pain and the development of novel therapeutic targets through research using animal models. As the Clinical Residency Program Director at the University of Sydney, Dr. Zaki coordinates the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Orientation Program and teaches Professional Practice to DVM students. Her teaching emphasizes ethical practice, professional conduct, and emotional intelligence, applying her research insights to enhance veterinary education and graduate employability. Dr. Zaki is recognized for her expertise in pain behavior testing in mouse models of knee osteoarthritis and engages in numerous research collaborations with leading experts in musculoskeletal disease and chronic pain. She has established initiatives aimed at investigating the complex pathways contributing to osteoarthritis pain and is actively involved in various grants and awards in her field, including recognition from the Osteoarthritis Research Society International and the University of Sydney.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Lecturing and coordinating the Clinical Residency Program in Veterinary Science.

Awards

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2021 Australian New Zealand Society Biomechanics Publication of Year Award

2021-01-01
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2020 Faculty of Science Learning and Teaching Award for Outstanding Teaching

2020-01-01

Courses

DVM Orientation Program Professional Practice 1 Professional Practice 2 Veterinary Practice Management Research Inquiry 3A Research Inquiry 3B

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.