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Synthetic Biology Professors and Supervisors in New Zealand
Professors in synthetic biology in new zealand
14 professors found
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Genome Engineering
Crispr/cas9
Synthetic Biology
Professor
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Bacteriophage
Genome Engineering
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Chemical Biology
Pathogen Biology
Metabolic Biology
bioprotection aotearoa lincoln university lincoln new zealand
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Pathogen Biology
Insecticide Toxicology
Toxinology
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Research Interests
Crop Science
Microbiology
Genome Editing
Plant Pathology
Fungicide Resistance
Senior Lecturer
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Chemical Synthesis
Stereoselective Synthesis
Chemical Biology
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Cardiology
Exercise Physiology
Cardiovascular Biology
Ischemic Physiology
Physiology
Senior Lecturer
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Bacteria
Protein Chemistry
Homologous Recombination
Senior Lecturer
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Lysosome
Chemical Biology
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Living costs in New Zealand
Estimated costs in New Zealand.
MonthlyYearly | New Zealand |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | NZ$16.4k $9,600/yr |
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | NZ$12.3k $7,200/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | NZ$641 $375/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | NZ$37.6k $22,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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School of Food Science and Environmental Health Technological University Dublin Dublin Ireland
Ireland
Research Interests
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Pathogen Detection
Plasma Physics
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Associate Professor
University of Washington
United States
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Microbiology
Crispr/cas9
Genome Engineering
Metabolic Engineering
Aalto University
Finland
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Polymer Chemistry
Origami Engineering
Supramolecular Chemistry
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