Dr. Corey Nislow

Professor

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Biography

Corey Nislow is a Professor at the University of British Columbia in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He holds a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Biology from New College in Sarasota, Florida. Nislow has a distinguished background in both academia and industry, having served as an associate professor at the University of Toronto and director of the Donnelly Sequencing Centre. His research interests lie in the areas of molecular systems pharmacology, genomics, and biotech tool development for drug discovery. His lab applies cutting-edge technologies such as genome-wide chemical genomic screens to investigate gene-drug and gene-environment interactions, developing novel assays for next-generation sequencing and other high-throughput screening methodologies. Nislow is committed to educating students in biotechnology and genomics through undergraduate and graduate courses, fostering critical thinking and practical applications in biological research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.