Dr. Arvind Mer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Arvind Mer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Ottawa. He has a background in computational biology and bioinformatics, contributing significantly to the fields of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Omics Data Analysis. Dr. Mer's research interests also encompass Personalized Medicine, Cancer Research, Genomics, and Pharmacogenomics, utilizing statistics to drive analytical insights in these domains. He obtained his B.Tech from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, followed by an M.Tech from Jawaharlal Nehru University. He completed his PhD at MDC and Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, and further honed his research skills through post-doctoral fellowships at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and the University Health Network in Toronto. Dr. Mer leads the Mer Lab, where he focuses on developing innovative approaches to tackle complex biomedical questions. His work is dedicated to advancing research that fosters meaningful progress in healthcare applications and drug development.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History