Dr. Christopher Pinard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Christopher Pinard is an adjunct professor at the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, specializing in Medical Oncology. He has a strong background in comparative computational oncology and has been involved in research that focuses on the development of computational platforms for identifying and analyzing clinical biomarkers in canine and feline cancers. Dr. Pinard is also a co-founder of ANI.ML Health Inc. and serves as a research fellow at Sunnybrook Hospital & Research Institute. His academic interests focus on utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning methods to enhance patient care through innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. He has contributed to multiple publications addressing AI framework integration into clinical practice and has active involvement in various professional organizations related to veterinary internal medicine. Through his research, he aims to improve the efficacy of oncology treatments and patient outcomes by applying advanced technologies such as spatial computing and 3D modeling. Dr. Pinard is committed to bridging technology and veterinary medicine, ensuring that AI-based innovations are rigorously evaluated for clinical use.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).