Dr. Carlos Velazquez Martinez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carlos Velazquez Martinez is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on medicinal chemistry, specifically the design and synthesis of molecules that can inhibit or delay carcinogenesis. He has a keen interest in the Forkhead box M1 (FOXM1) transcription factor, which is often upregulated in numerous cancers and plays a significant role in the progression of the disease. Velazquez Martinez's interdisciplinary research involves molecular modeling to identify FDA-approved drugs that can effectively target FOXM1, with the goal of developing new therapeutic alternatives for cancer treatment. His academic background includes a PhD from the University of Alberta, a master's from the National University of Mexico, and a bachelor's from the University of Guadalajara. He has also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Cancer Institute. In addition to his research, he teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses in medicinal chemistry, contributing significantly to the academic development of his students.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-07-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and conducting research in the field of medicinal chemistry.

Assistant Professor

2008-07-01 — 2014-06-30

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Assisted in teaching and research activities.

Courses

PHARM 570 - Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis - Spectroscopy PHARM 201 - Medicinal Chemistry PHARM 624 - Applications of NMR Spectroscopy in Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry

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