Dr. Carolyn Owen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Owen's research primarily focuses on the molecular basis of familial myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), investigating inherited hematological malignancies. Her clinical work emphasizes chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), particularly through clinical trials in these areas. She has demonstrated significant national leadership in CLL clinical trials, notably as a principal investigator in various studies that have increased patient enrollment at her center, recognized as a leading institution in Canada for hematology clinical trials. Dr. Owen's contributions include authorship of multiple publications, including significant work in the New England Journal of Medicine focusing on innovative agents for CLL and NHL. Her collaboration with the University of Chicago seeks to identify germline predisposing variants in young patients with MDS, as well as her joint research with Dr. Tara Beattie to explore the genetic causes of inherited hematological malignancies.

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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Specialization Notes

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