Dr. Shila Ghazanfar

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Biography

Shila Ghazanfar is an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow at the University of Sydney, specializing in statistical computational analysis, spatial transcriptomics, and single-cell RNA sequencing data. She completed her undergraduate and PhD studies in statistics and statistical bioinformatics at the University of Sydney. Shila also held a Royal Society Newton International Fellowship at the University of Cambridge under the mentorship of Dr. John Marioni, focusing on computational biology. Her research interests include developing statistical bioinformatics and biomedical data science approaches for the meaningful integration of complex, high-dimensional biological datasets, particularly using technological omics modalities. Shila employs statistical computational techniques to extract novel biological insights and has a multidisciplinary background that combines statistics, statistical bioinformatics, and computational biology, enabling her to devise strategies to jointly model processes generating diverse data sources. Her research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in Complex Systems, Precision Digital Health, and Data Decisions.

Research Interests

Experience

DECRA Fellow

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Conducting research in statistical computational analysis and spatial transcriptomics.

Awards

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Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)

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.