Dr. Cemal Erdem

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cemal Erdem is an Assistant Professor at Umeå University, affiliated with SciLifeLab and the Wallenberg National Program Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS). His research focuses on the integration of multi-omics data, leveraging machine learning techniques and large-scale mechanistic modeling to advance understanding in data-driven life sciences. He leads the Erdem Lab, which aims to merge machine learning with mechanistic models based on patient data to develop clinically predictive computational models for cancer diseases. His work encompasses mathematical modeling of signaling cascades, systems biology, and quantitative systems pharmacology, with a strong emphasis on precision medicine.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.