Dr. Jüri Reimand

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jüri Reimand is an Associate Professor in Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto, with a focus on Cancer and Computational Systems Biology. His research revolves around bioinformatics and the development of statistical machine-learning tools for analyzing multi-omics datasets. He investigates the interactions between various biological components, such as non-coding RNA, proteins, and DNA, understanding how they contribute to cancer biology and uncovering novel biomarkers. His recent projects have concentrated on integrating multi-omics data to enhance the understanding of cancer genome drivers and identifying oncogenic pathways through pan-cancer analyses. Reimand’s work is characterized by a dedication to exploring the vulnerabilities in cancer biology by leveraging understudied datasets and constructing robust statistical models to reveal insights about specific cancer types, including brain, prostate, and liver cancer.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leading research in Computational Systems Biology and Cancer, focusing on multi-omics data analysis and biomarker discovery.

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology