Dr. Catherine Chan

Professor

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Biography

Catherine Chan is a Professor at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, specializing in Human Nutrition and Physiology. She holds a PhD in Physiology from the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on understanding the incidence of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and obesity, particularly in developing countries adopting westernized lifestyles. She studies the effects of different diets and food derivatives on metabolism and insulin secretion, and is dedicated to developing and evaluating lifestyle programs for individuals living with diabetes. Chan teaches courses that help students acquire skills related to literature review, research question formulation, and critical analysis, particularly in nutrition and metabolism. Her commitment to research is reflected in her numerous publications in academic journals addressing various facets of human health and disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and conducting research in Human Nutrition and Physiology.

Courses

AFNS 675 - Introduction to Research Methods in Nutritional Science

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