Dr. Tertia Purves Tyson

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Biography

Dr. Tertia Purves-Tyson is a Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales, specializing in Neuroscience. She has an extensive educational background with a PhD in Neuroscience from Manchester University, an MSc in Chemical Pathology, an Honours degree in Pharmacology, and a Bachelor's degree in Botany and Biochemistry, all from the University of Cape Town. Her research explores the molecular and mechanistic understanding of sex steroid signaling and neuroinflammation, examining factors contributing to striatal and cortical modulation of dopamine and related behaviors, particularly associated with psychotic-like symptoms and cognitive functions in varying age groups of male and female rats. Dr. Purves-Tyson aims to translate her findings to human studies to develop and enhance immune-related treatments based on sex steroid interactions. Current projects involve investigating the role of neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter systems in improving cognition via estrogen receptor modulation and addressing sex steroid-related dysregulation in schizophrenia. Her work on the midbrain and its association with dopamine regulation in schizophrenia has been pivotal, exploring the dysregulation of dopamine-related transcripts in the context of inflammatory conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Conjoint Senior Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney

Teaches and conducts research in Neuroscience, focusing on neuroinflammation and sex steroid signaling.

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
Specialization Notes

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