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Ana Nikolic is a neuropathologist with a focus on molecular biology and brain tumors. She completed her medical education at the University of Toronto and underwent a neuropathology residency at the University of Calgary, where she also earned her doctorate in brain tumor epigenetics under the mentorship of Dr. Marco Gallo. Her training provides her with expertise in wet lab techniques related to brain tumor biology and bioinformatics, allowing her to adopt an interdisciplinary approach to her research. Dr. Nikolic's research primarily investigates the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of brain tumors, particularly glioblastoma, which is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. Her work aims to shed light on the high degree of intratumoral heterogeneity observed in these tumors, which is influenced by various functional states governed by epigenetic shifts. The laboratory is dedicated to employing epigenetic methods to enhance the understanding of spatial and temporal epigenetic remodeling throughout the disease process, and to clarify the interactions between genetic, epigenetic, and functional factors that contribute to disease progression.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.