Dr. Aru Narendran

Professor

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Biography

Aru Narendran is a Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, specializing in pediatric oncology. He holds a B.S. in Biochemistry, an M.D. from McMaster University, and a Ph.D. in Neuroimmunology from Arizona State University. With extensive postdoctoral training in cancer biology at the Ontario Cancer Institute, he has received numerous accolades, including the Young Investigator Award from the Children's Oncology Group. His current research focuses on developing innovative therapies for refractory pediatric cancers, utilizing a 'trial-in-a-cell' approach to enhance personalized treatment options. He leads a laboratory dedicated to preclinical drug discovery, training students and postdoctoral fellows in pediatric cancer research, and teaching graduate courses in cancer therapeutics and ethics. Dr. Narendran is actively engaged in research ethics as a member of the Research Ethics Board and continues to collaborate on projects aimed at identifying genetic alterations in pediatric tumors to inform treatment strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

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

Professor specializing in pediatric oncology, focusing on research and education.

Awards

#1

Young Investigator Award Pediatric Oncology

#1

Odile Schweisguth International Prize Pediatric Oncology

Courses

Anti-Cancer Therapies & Clinical Trials Special Problems in Medical Science

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.