Dr. Andrew Leidal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrew Leidal is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine, in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. He is a full member of the Calvin, Phoebe Joan Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases. His research focuses on the role of autophagy in inflammation and the immune response, specifically in the secretion of molecules via a process known as 'secretory autophagy'. He seeks to delineate the role of autophagy in the pathways of secretion and exocytosis, as well as its contributions to inflammation and immunity. His academic journey includes several prestigious awards such as the Calico Longevity Fellowship Award and CBCS Scholarship for Emerging Scientists. Andrew is dedicated to advancing the understanding of autophagy's role in maintaining cellular homeostasis and responding to stress.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Engaged in research and teaching in the field of physiology and pharmacology.

Awards

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Calico Longevity Fellowship Award

2019-01-01
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Cancer Research Society Scholarship for Emerging Scientists

2020-01-01
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Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship

2018-01-01
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Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine Award for Excellence in Research

2017-01-01

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.