Dr. Carol Huang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carol Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms regulating beta-cell mass and function, particularly during pregnancy. Dr. Huang's lab has demonstrated that intact prolactin receptor signaling is essential for maintaining normal glucose homeostasis and for the expansion of beta-cell mass during pregnancy. Her current studies examine whether beta-cell neogenesis occurs during pregnancy and identify the signaling pathways needed for increased beta-cell mass. Furthermore, her research explores how pregnancy hormones can enhance glucose homeostasis in animal models of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as outcomes related to islet transplantation. Additionally, Dr. Huang is involved in clinical collaborations that investigate the relationship between adipokines, obesity, and the risk of cardiovascular diseases in children with diabetes. She is currently seeking graduate students to join her lab for MSc and PhD opportunities.

Research Interests

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
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  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.