Dr. Shane Thomas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Shane Thomas is a biochemist and vascular biologist renowned for his basic science and preclinical research on oxidative stress and inflammation in cardiovascular disease and inflammatory disorders. He completed his PhD at the University of Sydney in 1999, focusing on the role of oxidative stress in atherosclerosis. Thomas has held prestigious fellowships and grants, including the NHMRC CJ Martin fellowship and the NHMRC RD Wright Career Development Award. Currently, he co-leads the Cardiovascular Metabolic Disease Research Group at UNSW and has established an independent research program focusing on cardiovascular disease. His research includes developing novel antioxidant and anti-inflammatory therapeutics and understanding the biochemical and cellular mechanisms underlying endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular diseases. He is also interested in the regulatory roles of IDO1 in immune responses and disease. Thomas has supervised numerous PhD and honours students and teaches medical students about disease mechanisms and diagnosis.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, NSW

Leading research on cardiovascular diseases and teaching medical students.

Awards

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Outstanding Excellence Postgraduate Research Supervisor Award

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
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