Dr. John Cairncross

Professor

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Biography

Gregory Cairncross is a prominent researcher and Professor at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine, specializing in Clinical Neurosciences and Oncology. He serves as the Director of the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute and has made significant contributions to the field of neuro-oncology. After graduating from the University of Western Ontario in 1974, he trained in Internal Medicine in Toronto and Neurology in New York. Cairncross is known for his groundbreaking work on oligodendroglioma, a type of brain cancer that responds well to chemotherapy, where he co-discovered a molecular marker that guides treatment decisions worldwide. His research has improved outcomes for patients and led to novel strategies for preventing drug resistance in glioblastoma. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Alberta Cancer Foundation Chair in Brain Tumor Research and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Neuro-Oncology. Cairncross continues to lead innovative research projects aimed at understanding the origins of glioblastoma and enhancing treatment strategies.

Research Interests

Awards

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Alberta Cancer Foundation Chair Brain Tumor Research

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Crolla Family Brain Tumor Lecture

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Award of Merit

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Voynick Award for Brain Tumor Research

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American Brain Tumor Association Research Excellence Award

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Farber Award

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Fellow

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Killam Research Leadership Award

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ASTech Award

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Victor Levin Award

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Founders Award

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O.Harold Warwick Prize

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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Fellow

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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.