Dr. Bradley Kerr

Professor

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Biography

Bradley Kerr is a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta, specializing in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. His research primarily focuses on chronic pain, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis (MS). Professor Kerr's laboratory is dedicated to understanding the cellular mechanisms that generate neuropathic pain conditions. He employs various animal models for his studies, including a clinically relevant spinal contusion injury model and a mouse model of autoimmune demyelination that resembles MS, termed experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). His work aims to delineate the specific pathways and cellular changes that emerge in response to trauma and chronic disease states, which can promote the development of neuropathic pain. Professor Kerr utilizes a range of strategies, from cellular and molecular analyses to systems-level approaches, to tackle this complex biological issue.

Research Interests

Courses

NEURO 411 - Clinical Fundamental Science Aspects Age-related Neurodegenerative Disorders NEURO 501 - Graduate Research Project NEURO 511 - Clinical Basic Science Aspects Age-related Neurodegenerative Disorders

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management