Dr. Wei Cao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wei Cao is an Early Career Researcher at the Pocock Laboratory within the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. His research focuses on understanding germ cell development regulated by somatic tissues, particularly in the intestines and neurons. Wei completed his PhD at Monash University from 2016 to 2020, where he worked with the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. His expertise includes fundamental cellular mechanisms using cell culture systems and primary rodent brain cells. He has led a team of PhD, master's, and honors students to conduct functional screens of nucleic acid binding factors in germ cell development, contributing to significant publications, including co-first authored work in Nature Communications. Wei's notable awards include the ECR Excellence in Publication Award and the RNAVic Award for Outstanding Research Output. His research activities are closely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on advancing knowledge in fertility and inter-tissue communication.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Conduct research focusing on germ cell development and related mechanisms.

Awards

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ECR Excellence in Publication Award

2021-12-01
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RNAVic Award for Outstanding Research Output

2022-01-01

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.