Dr. Shafagh Waters

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Shafagh Waters is a Scientia Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), as well as an honorary senior scientist at the Sydney Children's Hospital. She completed her PhD at the Australian National University in 2012, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at UNSW. Dr. Waters has established her own laboratory since 2016, focusing on adult stem cell biology and cystic fibrosis (CF), leading a National Health and Medical Research Council funded research program. Her work includes the development of a national biobank of stem cell-derived organoids for high-throughput drug testing, and she utilizes a combination of organoid disease modeling, molecular profiling, and computational analysis to enhance treatment outcomes for patients with CF. Dr. Waters is also actively involved in media engagements and has received several awards for her contributions to research in precision medicine, including the Young Tall Poppy Science Award from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientia Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Leading the research program on adult stem cell biology and cystic fibrosis, developing novel therapies and methodologies.

Honorary Senior Scientist

2016-01-01 — Present

Sydney Children's Hospital • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research and collaborations focused on precision medicine and patient-specific treatments.

Awards

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Young Tall Poppy Science Award

2022-01-01
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EMCR Travel Award

2019-01-01
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Vice-Chancellor's HDR

2012-01-01

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.