Dr. Aled Edwards

Professor

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Biography

Professor Aled Edwards specializes in Molecular Genetics and leads the Structural Genome Consortium. His work focuses on applying open science and structural chemical biology approaches to uncover the functions of lesser-studied human proteins, which are crucial for the development of new drugs. Edwards is committed to enabling a framework for science business that allows for the innovation of new medicines in an accessible manner. He also actively researches a range of fields such as cell biology, functional genomics, systems biology, proteomics, and molecular medicine, with a particular focus on rare diseases and neurodegeneration.

Research Interests

Cell Biology Functional Genomics Systems Biology Neurodegeneration Neurodevelopment Protein-Protein Interactions DNA-Protein Interactions RNA-Protein Interactions Proteomics Rare Diseases Structural Biology Technology Development

Experience

Professor

— Present

Structural Genome Consortium • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leading research and development in molecular genetics and structural biology.

Awards

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Temerty Nexus Chair

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology