Dr. Franco Vizeacoumar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Franco Vizeacoumar is an Associate Professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. He is involved in research focused on oncology and the development of genotype-directed cancer therapies for solid tumors. His work includes the application of synthetic lethality concepts to understand genetic dependencies in cancer cells and to identify novel therapeutic targets. Vizeacoumar's research aims to elucidate the genetic basis of tumors beyond their tissue origin and to develop highly selective inhibitors for specific gene products. He is dedicated to advancing personalized medicine through targeted cancer therapy, with the long-term objective of building a synthetic lethal network to better understand the genetic underpinnings of cancer.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.