Dr. Bob Argiropoulos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bob Argiropoulos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. He has a PhD in Philosophy and is focused on the study of epigenetics, gene regulation, and genetic disorders. His research delves into the genetic disorders arising from defects in chromatin structure that are caused by disruptions in epigenetic mechanisms. Utilizing whole-genome approaches, he aims to identify and define functional genomic variants that contribute to the etiology of genetic disorders associated with chromatin structure and modification, as well as the regulation of microRNAs.

Research Interests

Epigenetics Gene Regulation Genetic Disorders

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
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • 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.