Dr. Yuko Takeda

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yuko Takeda received her PhD from the University of Cambridge in 2013, followed by a postdoctoral position at Newcastle University in the UK in 2015. Her research primarily focuses on developing and fine-tuning mitochondrial donation techniques, which aim to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial diseases to newborns. Takeda's expertise extends to embryonic development from the zygote to blastocyst stage, mitochondrial biology, meiosis, and assisted reproductive technologies. She relocated to Monash University in 2023, where she continues her collaborative research efforts related to developmental biology and aging, contributing to significant advancements in mitochondrial replacement therapy and chromosome segregation. Takeda's work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing global challenges in health and reproductive technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Involved in developing fine-tuning mitochondrial donation techniques and research in developmental biology.

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.