Dr. Jason De Koning

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jason de Koning is an Associate Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, where he serves as the Graduate Program Director for Child Health and Wellness. He is also an active researcher at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute and an Associate Member of the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Biology from Trent University, followed by a PhD in Molecular Biology with a focus on Comparative Genomics from SUNY Albany. His research interests lie in computational statistical genomics, particularly in developing high-throughput computational methods to analyze large genomic datasets. He is focused on improving the utility of population and cancer genomics through innovative models that predict the functional impact of clinical sequence variations. His participation in university strategic initiatives reflects his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of genomics and personalized medicine.

Research Interests

Courses

Directed Studies Interdisc Research Approaches Fundamentals Bioinformatics

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.