Dr. Ying Xu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ying Xu is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Systems Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, focusing on the delivery of a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) project, the Australian Consortium for Aged Care - Quality Measurement Toolbox, aimed at improving care measurement and evaluation in aged care. Dr. Xu holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from East China Normal University, a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Sydney, specializing in the psychosocial consequences of epilepsy diagnosis. Previously, Dr. Xu served as a Research Fellow at the George Institute for Global Health and as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Neuroscience Research Australia. With extensive clinical experience as a registered clinician in China and relevant research in public health, Dr. Xu's contributions include multiple research outputs and collaborative projects, such as being the Chief Investigator for eye biomarkers associated with cognitive impairment funded by UNSW. She is recognized for her contributions to academia, including awards such as the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Finance Students and multiple high distinctions in her coursework at the University of Sydney.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

Centre for Health Systems Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation • Macquarie University, Sydney

Dr. Xu works on the delivery of MRFF funded projects aiming to improve quality care measurement evaluation.

Research Fellow

2022-02-01 — 2023-01-31

George Institute for Global Health • Sydney

Worked on various health-focused research projects.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2019-07-24 — 2022-01-31

Neuroscience Research Australia • Sydney

Conducted postdoctoral research in neuroscience.

Awards

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Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Finance Students

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Dementia Centre Research Collaboration Travel Conference Grant

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High Distinction (mark 87) in Multiple Regression Stats Computing

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High Distinction (mark 90) in Health Research Methods Ethics

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).