Dr. Amanda Boyle

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amy Boyle is an Assistant Professor and Independent Scientist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. She holds a PhD in Radiopharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Toronto and has a strong background in Biomedical Biology and Blood Vasculature, having obtained her qualifications from Laurentian University and McMaster University respectively. Dr. Boyle has over ten years of experience in PET imaging, with a focus on the development of radiopharmaceuticals for preclinical oncology imaging. Her research is dedicated to identifying biomarkers associated with oncology, neuroinflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases using PET imaging techniques. Recent studies led by Dr. Boyle involved investigating biomarkers related to cyclooxygenases and glycogen synthase kinase in preclinical models of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Through her role at the Brain Health Imaging Centre at CAMH, she applies her extensive knowledge to advance PET imaging methodologies and enhance the understanding of neuroinflammation and oncology.

Research Interests

Experience

Independent Scientist

2021-01-01 — Present

Brain Health Imaging Centre, CAMH • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Engaged in research specializing in PET imaging radiopharmaceuticals, focusing on oncology and neuroinflammatory diseases.

Post-Doctoral Researcher

2015-01-01 — 2020-12-31

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Conducted research in preclinical oncology imaging and PET radiopharmaceutical development.

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