Dr. Ban Younghusband

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ban Younghusband is a Professor in the Discipline of Genetics at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees at Carleton University, and earned his Ph.D. from the Australian National University. Younghusband has held various academic positions, serving as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor within the faculty. His research interests focus primarily on gene finding, mutation finding, and colorectal cancer, where he leads collaborative studies aimed at identifying genes and specific mutations linked to hereditary colorectal cancer within Newfoundland families. Additionally, he investigates the roles of genes involved in modifying expression related to mismatch repair gene mutations, contributing significantly to the field of genetic epidemiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Discipline Genetics, MUN • St. John’s, NL, Canada

Served as a Professor in Discipline of Genetics, leading various research initiatives.

Associate Professor

1982-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Discipline Genetics, Faculty of Medicine • St. John’s, NL, Canada

Served in an academic capacity, mentoring students and conducting research.

Assistant Professor

1978-01-01 — 1982-01-01

Division Basic Medical Sciences • St. John’s, NL, Canada

Engaged in teaching and research activities in Basic Medical Sciences.

Research Fellow

1974-01-01 — 1978-01-01

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Involved in research studies and academic collaborations.

Post Doctoral Fellow

1972-01-01 — 1974-01-01

University of Wisconsin • Madison, WI, USA

Conducted post-doctoral research alongside faculty.

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)