Dr. Francis Lynn

Professor

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Biography

The Lynn laboratory focuses on the gene regulatory networks that play a role in progenitor cells and how these networks change during the differentiation into mature endocrine cells and the long-term maintenance of β-cells. A greater understanding of the genetic mechanisms and pathways involved will refine cell-based approaches aimed at preventing and reversing the deterioration and loss of β-cells that occurs in diabetes.

Research Interests

Islet Beta Cell Formation Pancreatic Stem Progenitor Cells Cell-Based Prevention Reversion of Beta Cell Deterioration Loss of Diabetes

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.