Dr. Jennifer Frattolin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Frattolin is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia’s School of Engineering. She earned her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University. Before joining UBC, she was a postdoctoral researcher at Imperial College London in the Department of Bioengineering. Her research is focused on understanding the biological, chemical, and physical phenomena influencing shape formation of chemokine gradients, particularly CCL21, and its effects on dendritic cell migration. Her primary research interests center on the interface of lymphatic and immune systems, utilizing novel microfluidic systems and fluorescent microscopy to elucidate the mechanisms of immune cell transport in both homeostatic and inflammatory conditions. Dr. Frattolin is particularly interested in applying her expertise to the development of immunotherapies and medical devices aimed at treating cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Research Interests

Immune Cell Migration Cytokine Transport Microfluidics Medical Devices Immunotherapeutics

Courses

ENGR 495/519 Tissue Engineering ENGR 475 Materials Selection Design

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.