Dr. Alex Lohman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alex Lohman is an Associate Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine within the University of Calgary, specializing in Cell Biology and Anatomy. With a PhD in Molecular Physiology Biological Physics from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Missouri-Columbia, he has a thorough background in neuroscience, immunology, and molecular biology. His research primarily focuses on brain injury and inflammation, particularly the molecular mechanisms underlying stroke and tissue regeneration. He employs a multidisciplinary approach that includes advanced techniques such as in vivo multiphoton imaging and single-cell RNA sequencing to elucidate how neuroinflammation evolves from beneficial to harmful across various time points following injury. Lohman's innovative research on repetitive mild traumatic brain injury, particularly in adolescent models, has been instrumental in developing new genetically encoded biosensors to probe sensor pathways related to neuroinflammatory conditions. He is a full member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and actively participates in strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing child health and wellness at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute.

Research Interests

Courses

Honours Cell Molecular Biology

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.