Dr. Anna Tinker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Anna Tinker is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Medical Oncologist specializing in gynecologic cancers at the University of British Columbia. She is an active member of the Ovarian Cancer Research Program, where she tracks treatment outcomes for ovarian cancer patients across British Columbia. Her research interests include developing clinical trials, immune therapies, and studying clinical outcomes of cancer treatments. Dr. Tinker has substantial experience in conducting clinical trials and experimental therapeutics for molecularly distinct cancer subtypes. She has contributed to leading national phase II trials and landmark studies identifying distinct molecular profiles of high-grade ovarian cancers. Dr. Tinker collaborates closely with basic scientists on projects focused on molecular cancer therapy and immunologic approaches to cancer treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor, Medical Oncologist

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Specializes in gynecologic cancers, contributes to clinical trials and cancer outcomes research.

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.