Dr. Judy Qiu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Judy Y. Qiu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on the detection and monitoring of viral pathogens in urban wastewater systems, with a particular emphasis on SARS-CoV-2. She has contributed to several impactful publications that explore the stability of respiratory and enteric viruses in various environmental conditions. Qiu's recent works highlight the importance of wastewater as a surveillance tool for understanding public health trends and virus transmission dynamics. Her expertise is complemented by her ongoing collaboration with various researchers to advance methodologies in virus detection and public health monitoring.

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