Dr. Yvonne Belessis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yvonne Belessis is a Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the School of Women’s & Children’s, University of New South Wales (UNSW). She is a Senior Staff Specialist in Respiratory Medicine and the Director of Flexible Bronchoscopy Services and Cystic Fibrosis Services at Sydney Children’s Hospital. Her research focuses on early airway infection and inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Dr. Belessis is an Associate Investigator on several grants funded by the North American CF Foundation and the NHMRC, particularly focusing on biomarkers and clinical research related to CF lung disease. Her PhD thesis, titled “Assessment of Non-invasive Measures of Early Lung Disease in Infants and Young Children with Cystic Fibrosis,” had a significant chapter published in the American Review of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine. Additionally, she founded the multidisciplinary Oesophageal Atresia-Tracheo-oesophageal Clinic at Sydney Children’s Hospital in 2011, aiming to provide coordinated clinical care for children suffering from lung disease. Through her lab and collaborative studies, she strives to improve outcomes for affected children and their families.

Research Interests

Experience

Conjoint Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conjoint Senior Lecturer with a focus on respiratory medicine and children's health.

Senior Staff Specialist

2010-01-01 — Present

Sydney Children’s Hospital • Randwick, NSW, Australia

Responsible for respiratory medicine and management of cystic fibrosis services.

Awards

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Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation Research Fellowship

2003-01-01

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
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