Dr. Carolina Ilkow

Professor

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Biography

Carolina Ilkow is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Ottawa and a Senior Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of La Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and earned her Ph.D. from the University of Alberta in Canada. Following her doctoral studies, Dr. Ilkow completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Her research focuses on cancer, particularly the tumor microenvironment, and includes interests in immunotherapy, virotherapy, exosomes, and RNA interference. Aiming to contribute to advancements in cancer treatment and biochemistry, her work emphasizes the importance of understanding the biological mechanisms underlying these processes. Dr. Ilkow is dedicated to fostering an inclusive academic environment and actively engages in mentoring students and early-career researchers, promoting diversity and excellence within the research community.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

2006-01-01 — Present

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Ottawa

Leading research initiatives in cancer biology and therapeutics.

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa

Teaching courses and supervising graduate students in biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History