Dr. Anand Krishnan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anand Krishnan is an Assistant Professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. He specializes in Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology. His research interests include the nerve-tumor interface, nerve regeneration, and cancer biology, with a focus on the molecular mapping of interactions that support tumor growth. He emphasizes the importance of identifying molecular players involved in the tumor-nerve interface to uncover novel therapeutic targets for cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. His laboratory also investigates the roles of self-renewing resident macrophages in the peripheral nervous system and their independent contribution to monocytes within the nervous system. Krishnan has a substantial educational background, including a PhD in Biotechnology from Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology in India and a Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacology from Manipal University. He previously completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary in Clinical Neurosciences and Division Neurology, respectively.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Alberta • Canada

Worked in the Division of Neurology.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Calgary • Canada

Conducted research in Clinical Neurosciences.

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.