Dr. Ali Bashashati

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ali Bashashati's research is positioned at the intersection of computational sciences and biomedical engineering. His work primarily focuses on the development of machine learning and statistical signal processing algorithms with an aim to integrate various data sources, including omics and imaging. Bashashati has a significant commitment to uncovering complex biological information that pertains to diseases, particularly in relation to cancer treatment and stratification. His research has a concentrated focus on ovarian and breast cancers, as well as lymphoid malignancies. He is also invested in understanding how these cancers develop and respond to therapies. Bashashati’s expertise extends to cancer genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology, with his findings being published in leading scientific journals like Nature and Nature Genetics. For more information on Ali Bashashati's work, visit his Google Scholar page.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.