Dr. Alex Parker

Professor

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Biography

Alex Parker is a Full Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Montreal. His research focuses on the genetic mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, aiming to discover new therapeutic targets for conditions such as hereditary ataxias and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He has a Doctorate degree in Neurosciences from the University of British Columbia and has been involved in various significant research projects over the years. His current projects explore neuroprotective strategies and genetic models of neurodegeneration, and he leads a research unit affiliated with the Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM). Parker has supervised numerous graduate students and has collaborated on multiple funding sources, highlighting his active contributions to advancing the scientific understanding of neurodegenerative processes.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Montreal

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:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.