Dr. Gideon Obasanmi

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Gideon Obasanmi completed his PhD in Medicine with a focus on Experimental Ophthalmology. He also holds a Master of Research in Molecular Medicine from Queen's University Belfast, UK. His areas of specialization include mechanisms of neovascular eye diseases and the development of preclinical models for drug discovery and repurposing in ophthalmology. Dr. Obasanmi is currently working on elucidating the role of granzyme B in age-related macular degeneration while utilizing disease models for therapeutic advancements. He is dedicated to collaborating with clinical, wet-lab, and computational researchers to accelerate the development of novel diagnostic tools and treatments for ocular diseases. Outside of his research, Dr. Obasanmi enjoys reading, photography, and painting, with a favorite travel destination being Venice, Italy, known as the beautiful 'floating' city.

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.