Dr. Jack Jhamandas

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jack Jhamandas is a distinguished university professor in the Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta. His academic background includes a BSc in applied physics and an MSc in biophysics from the University of Alberta, as well as an MD from the University of Calgary. His clinical training encompassed internal medicine at Toronto Western Hospital and neurology at the Montreal Neurological Institute, followed by neuroscience studies at McGill University. Dr. Jhamandas is a dedicated clinician-scientist whose research focuses on Alzheimer's disease, particularly the neurodegenerative processes influenced by misfolded proteins like amyloid beta. He actively leads research initiatives funded by various organizations, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Alzheimer Society Alberta & Northwest Territories. In addition to his research, Dr. Jhamandas provides outpatient care in neurology, specializing in neuromuscular diagnostics. His teaching contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, and he has significantly shaped educational initiatives in neuroscience and clinical training at the University of Alberta. He has collaborated on national research efforts and contributed to academic leadership through various influential roles within the medical community.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Distinguished university professor in the Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine.

Awards

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Gold Medal Medicine

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Killam Professorship

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Researcher of the Year

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Research Achievement Award

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management