Dr. David Andrews

Professor

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Biography

David Andrews is a professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Toronto and a senior scientist at the Sunnybrook Research Institute. His research focuses on high content screening, precision medicine, and cancer therapeutics, particularly the mechanisms of programmed cell death and the use of fluorescence microscopy. Andrews has served in significant leadership roles, including as President of the Canadian Federation of Biological Societies and the Canadian Society of Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology for over a decade. He has been actively involved in public science communication and advocacy, contributing to multiple forums and governmental discussions on science and engineering. His work in the private sector includes participation in founding MBI Fermentas and consulting for several biotechnology firms. Andrews has authored numerous publications and holds several patents, highlighting his contributions to understanding cellular mechanisms underlying disease and developing new therapeutic strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Senior Scientist

2010-01-01 — Present

Sunnybrook Research Institute • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leading research projects focused on cellular mechanisms and therapeutic development.

Director, Biological Sciences

2010-01-01 — Present

Sunnybrook Research Institute • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overseeing biological sciences research programs and initiatives.

Courses

BCH 20122H The Use of High Content Screening in Biomolecular Medicine BCH374Y1 Research Project in Biochemistry BCH445H Organelles and Cell Function

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology