Dr. Simon Chu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Simon Chu completed his PhD at Prince Henry’s Institute in 2005, focusing on the roles of estrogen receptor signaling in the pathogenesis of a subset of ovarian tumors, particularly the impact of molecular signaling pathways on cell receptors. Following his doctoral research, Dr. Chu continued his work at the Prince Henry’s Institute examining the consequences of blocking estrogen receptors using new therapeutic compounds as a potential new chemotherapeutic approach for treating ovarian cancer. In 2007, he took a postdoctoral position at the Pasteur Institute in Cambodia, where he developed a new molecular technique to investigate the incidence and exposure of avian influenza in the human population. Upon returning to Australia in April 2009, Dr. Chu joined the Prince Henry’s Institute as an OCRF L’Oreal Paris Research Fellow, focusing on the underlying causes of granulosa cell tumors, a common type of ovarian cancer. He is actively investigating innovative therapeutic options for treating ovarian cancer, utilizing combination treatments targeting significant biological pathways involved in cancer cell proliferation.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor (Research)

2009-04-01 — Present

Hudson Institute - Centre for Endocrinology • Melbourne, Australia

Involved in various research projects focused on ovarian cancer and the biology of estrogen receptors.

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.