Dr. Xiaolong Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Xiaolong Chen received his M.D. in Medicine from Capital Medical University, Beijing, China, in 2011 and completed his doctoral training in the Department of Orthopaedics at Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital in 2016. Chen worked as a Spine Surgeon at Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital from 2013 to 2016 before joining Spine Labs at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) for his doctoral training in 2018. His research focuses on degenerative spine diseases, particularly utilizing big data databases alongside biomechanical and clinical research methods. Dr. Chen has received numerous international grants, including the International Society for the Study of Lumbar Spine traveling fellowship and the AOSpine clinical research award. His PhD thesis, titled 'Studies in Failures of Discectomies,' investigates complication rates associated with discectomy techniques and methodology for measuring disc height. He has collaborated on multi-centre randomized controlled trials and conducted novel clinical studies, leading to the development of an innovative nucleus replacement device for treating lumbar disc herniation. His work aims to improve surgical outcomes and address complications related to degenerative spinal conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Spine Surgeon

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital • Beijing, China

Worked as a spine surgeon specializing in treatment for degenerative spine conditions.

Adjunct Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in the Spine Labs.

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.