Dr. Vibeke Catts

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Vibeke Catts is a Research Manager at the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. In her role, she supports the Co-Directors and researchers in conducting effective research with a strong emphasis on research governance and liaising with relevant regulatory bodies. Dr. Catts manages the CHeBA Research Bank, which facilitates the sharing of data collected as part of significant studies like the Memory Ageing Study (MAS) and the Older Australian Twins Study (OATS). Her academic journey includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Science from the University of Queensland and a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biochemistry Molecular Genetics from the University of New South Wales. Before her current role, she was the study coordinator for the OATS, focusing on the genetic and environmental influences on the aging process. Dr. Catts has received several awards for her research contributions to understanding mental health disorders, particularly schizophrenia. She has authored and co-authored multiple publications and has been actively involved in several research grants aimed at investigating the neurobiological aspects of mental health.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Manager

2010-01-01 — Present

Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), UNSW Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Managing research governance and data sharing for major aging studies.

Study Coordinator

2007-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Older Australian Twins Study (OATS) • Sydney, Australia

Focused on genetic and environmental influences on aging processes.

Awards

#2014

Gold Star

#2011

Dean’s Rising Star Award

#2007

Young Investigator Award

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

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.