Dr. Sarah Turpin Nolan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Sarah Turpin-Nolan is currently a Research Fellow in the Cellular Molecular Metabolism laboratory at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS), Monash University. Her research investigates the role of ceramides in metabolic diseases, particularly concerning the gastrointestinal tract and lymphatic transport systems. Previously, she contributed to the discovery of how specific ceramide species can help prevent diet-induced obesity and type 2 diabetes during her postdoctoral training in Prof. Jens Bruening's Laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research, which led to the development of potential inhibitors for treating type 2 diabetes. Dr. Turpin-Nolan earned her PhD in Biology from the University of Melbourne, where she studied the metabolic consequences of lipid oversupply in key glucoregulatory tissues. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Biotechnology & Biomedical Science) with Honours from RMIT University, where she researched apoptosis in skeletal muscle myotubes related to insulin resistance. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global efforts to combat obesity and enhance metabolic health.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences • Melbourne, VIC

Conducting research on ceramides in metabolic diseases.

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

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.