Dr. Yong Li

Professor

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Biography

Yong Li is a Conjoint Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and a Principal Scientific Officer at St George Hospital. He specializes in cancer research, with significant contributions to cancer biomarker discovery, cancer biology, and the study of mechanisms underlying cancer metastasis and treatment resistance. With over 150 publications in high-impact journals and significant funding from various sources, Professor Li's work focuses on investigating novel biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and monitoring, as well as developing targeted cancer therapies. He has supervised a number of PhD candidates and continues to engage actively in collaborative research in the field of oncology. His current research interests include the use of liquid biopsies for prostate and breast cancer diagnosis and understanding the tumor microenvironment's role in chemotherapy and radiotherapy resistance. He is a member of several prestigious professional societies, contributing to the advancement of cancer research.

Research Interests

Experience

Conjoint Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Professor in Faculty of Medicine with a focus on cancer research.

Principal Scientific Officer

— Present

St George Hospital • Sydney, Australia

Lead researcher and officer specializing in cancer biomarker studies.

Awards

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NHMRC Career Development Fellowship

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Biomedical Research Award-NHMRC Achievement 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.