Dr. Anil Maharaj

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anil Maharaj is a Canadian pharmacist researcher specializing in clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics. He obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba’s College of Pharmacy in 2008 and has since practiced as a clinical pharmacist within the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. His ongoing research interest lies in pharmacokinetics, and he enrolled in the graduate program at the University of Waterloo, where he received his doctorate in 2017. Following his doctorate, he completed postdoctoral fellowships at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Duke Clinical Research Institute. Anil has received several accolades including the Early Career Award from the Thrasher Research Fund. He is dedicated to improving the safety and efficacy of medications for children and underserved populations by advancing modeling and simulation techniques in pharmacology, focusing on developing appropriate drug dosing strategies. His work aims to address critical gaps regarding drug dosing information for children and pregnant women, emphasizing the application of computational modeling for optimal pharmacotherapy. Anil's integration of biological parameters into pharmacometric models serves as a significant bridge between laboratory research and clinical application.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Focus on clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics, teaching pharmacy students and conducting research.

Awards

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Early Career Award

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Outstanding Achievement Graduate Studies Honour

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W.B. Pearson Medal

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NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship

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Merck Canada Ltd. Postgraduate Pharmacy Fellowship Award

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.