Dr. Emmanuel Osei

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emmanuel T. Osei is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), specifically based in the Okanagan campus. He holds a PhD from UBC and the University of Groningen, along with a Master’s degree from Cranfield University and a Bachelor’s degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. His research primarily focuses on developing 3D biomimetic models to evaluate abnormal multicellular interactions in lung diseases, aiming to uncover potential therapeutic targets. He is also involved in supervising graduate students and has been recognized with multiple awards for his contributions to respiratory medicine research. Notably, Osei has received the Asian Pacific Society Respirology & American Thoracic Society Young Investigator Award in 2023 and the NSERC Discovery Grant in 2022. He is actively engaged in various professional organizations, including the Canadian Black Scientist Network and the American Thoracic Society.

Research Interests

Immune Cell-Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions Lung Diseases 3D In Vitro Co-Cultures 3D Bioprinting Lung Organoids Organ-on-a-Chip Multi-Organ-on-Chip Models Mechano-Relevant 3D In Vitro Lung Models Therapeutic Target Studies

Awards

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NSERC Alliance International Grant

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Asian Pacific Society Respirology & American Thoracic Society Young Investigator Award

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Eminence Grant

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NSERC Discovery Grant

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MITACS Accelerate Grant

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American Thoracic Society, Dr. Stuart J Hirst Award

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Michael Smith Health Research BC Trainee Fellowship

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James Hogg Outstanding Young Investigator Award

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Program Director’s Prize

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International Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

Courses

Developmental Biology Advanced Cell Biology

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.