Dr. Ali Bashashati

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ali Bashashati’s research area lies at the interface of computational engineering and biomedical sciences. He is interested in developing machine learning and statistical signal processing algorithms and software infrastructure to combine omics and imaging data sources, with an emphasis on discovering novel complex biological information related to diseases. His research specifically focuses on ovarian and breast cancers, as well as lymphoid malignancies, and the evolution of these cancers in response to therapies. Bashashati has published extensively in the fields of cancer genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, and brain-computer interface, with papers appearing in top-tier journals such as Nature and Nature Genetics.

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.