Dr. Sonam Parakh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sonam Parakh is an early career researcher based at the Motor Neuron Disease Centre at Macquarie University. Her research focuses on understanding and characterizing the molecular origins of Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She is dedicated to developing future therapeutic targets to address these debilitating conditions. Parakh has conducted extensive research and played a pivotal role in various projects aimed at investigating the role of GABAA agonists in novel therapies targeting TDP-43 pathology, as well as exploring innovative gene therapy targets like Nucleoredoxin (NRX).

Research Interests

Motor Neuron Disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Neuroscience Molecular Biology Gene Therapy

Experience

Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Conducts research focused on Motor Neuron Disease and develops novel therapeutic strategies.

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).