Dr. Janis Miyasaki

Professor

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Biography

Janis Miyasaki is a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta, specializing in neurology and palliative care. His research primarily focuses on Parkinson's disease and associated movement disorders, emphasizing quality improvement in care delivery and neuropalliative care. Dr. Miyasaki has contributed significantly to the academic field with over 160 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He actively collaborates with international colleagues as a member of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegenerative Diseases and the Canadian Open Parkinson Network. In addition to his research, he is dedicated to medical education, teaching first-year undergraduate students about neuropalliative care. His efforts include developing guidelines for quality measures in Parkinson's disease, and he is recognized for his international education contributions in this area.

Research Interests

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