Dr. Jane Shearer

Professor

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Biography

Jane Shearer is a Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, where she specializes in metabolic physiology. Her research aims to employ knowledge of metabolism to predict, prevent, and treat chronic disease states. Shearer is focused on understanding the communication between the gut and brain, particularly in relation to energy disturbances in pathological disease states and the role of dietary therapies in neurological disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy. She is a full member of the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. Shearer also contributes to the university's strategic initiatives in research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.