Dr. Willem Lesterhuis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Willem Lesterhuis is an NHMRC EL2 Investigator and Simon Lee Fellow at the University of Western Australia, where he serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor. He heads the Cancer Research program at the Telethon Kids Institute, leading a team focused on Sarcoma Translational Research. Dr. Lesterhuis is dual-trained as a medical oncologist and a basic researcher with a focus on tumor immunology and cancer biology. His research is centered at the intersection of tumor immunology and drug discovery, particularly in relation to sarcoma. Current projects include developing local immunotherapeutic strategies to treat sarcoma, understanding the cellular and molecular processes that lead to successful immunotherapy-induced cancer regression, and exploring the combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy to enhance cancer treatment outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading research in cancer immunology and drug discovery.

Program Head

— Present

Telethon Kids Institute • Perth, Australia

Leading the Sarcoma Translational Research team.

Awards

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Vice Chancellor's Award HDR Supervision

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.