Dr. Adonis Skandalis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Adonis Skandalis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Brock University. His research primarily focuses on the mutagenic processes in genetic information that contribute to aging and disease. He conducts protein structure-function studies of enzymes involved in nucleic acid replication, processing, and repair. Two major areas of his research include the investigation of spontaneous fidelity in mRNA splicing across different ages and disease states, along with the examination of cellular defense pathways against aberrant transcripts. His lab utilizes DNA microarray technology to survey aberrant splicing and is involved in directed evolution studies to elucidate the structure-function relationships of enzymes related to the metabolism of DNA and RNA, including their roles in replication, repair, and splicing.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brock 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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.