Dr. Sharlynn Wu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sharlynn Wu is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Macquarie University, where she works in the Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research. She earned her Bachelor of Science (Advanced) with a double major in Psychology and Molecular Biology from the University of Sydney in 2016. During her undergraduate study, she conducted research on the role of Hedgehog-related genes in neuronal development in Caenorhabditis elegans, under the supervision of Dr. Hannah Nicholas. After completing her Bachelor’s, Sharlynn worked as a Research Assistant in Nicholas's lab before transitioning to her Master of Research program at Macquarie University under the mentorship of Prof. Ian Blair and Dr. Shu Yang. Her research at Macquarie focuses on the cellular mechanisms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), including the pathogenicity of oligogenic factors. Sharlynn completed her PhD at Macquarie University, developing a molecular platform for elucidating ALS candidate variants. She has received competitive scholarships for her research and has an h-index of 38, highlighting her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2018-01-01 — 2018-02-28

University of Sydney • Sydney

Worked on research about Hedgehog-related genes and neuronal development.

Creative Assistant

2015-07-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Assisted in various creative academic projects.

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).