Dr. James Dennis

Professor

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Biography

James Dennis is a professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in Molecular Genetics. His research interests encompass various fields such as cancer biology, cell biology, evolutionary phylogenetics, and immunology. Specifically, he investigates the role of nutrient transporters and signaling pathways in metabolic homeostasis and their implications in cancer inflammation. His lab employs genetic modification techniques, including CRISPR/Cas, as well as proteomics methods utilizing cultured cells and mouse models to study these biological processes. Dr. Dennis teaches courses related to cell cycle and growth control and conducts small group seminars. He is affiliated with the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, where he collaborates with other researchers in the fields of cellular and molecular biology, computational systems biology, and genetic models of disease.

Research Interests

Courses

MMG1041: Cell Cycle & Growth Control MMG1011: Small Group Seminars

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology