Dr. Carl De Boer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carl de Boer is an Assistant Professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia. He completed his PhD in the lab of Tim Hughes at the University of Toronto and subsequently worked as a postdoctoral fellow in Aviv Regev's lab at the Broad Institute until the end of 2019. His research group aims to develop genomic computational tools that will enable a better understanding of how the genome is regulated and how to treat various diseases. His research interests include gene regulation, synthetic genomics, autoimmunity, heart disease, machine learning, cancer, complex diseases, genetics evolution, and personalized medicine.

Research Interests

Gene Regulation Synthetic Genomics Autoimmunity Heart Disease Machine Learning Cancer Complex Disease Genetics Evolution Personalized Medicine

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.