Dr. Kaarina Kowalec

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kaarina Kowalec joined the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba in 2019 as an Associate Professor. Her research primarily focuses on improving outcomes for individuals with severe psychiatric and neurological disorders through the utilization of genomic data. Dr. Kowalec's expertise lies in the field of psychiatric genetics and she has conducted extensive research on the epidemiology and genomics of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and depression, as well as chronic immunoinflammatory diseases like multiple sclerosis. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including recognition from the United States Department of Defense Research Program, the National Institutes of Health, and the European Commission. With a PhD in Genomics from the University of British Columbia and a background in viral genetics, Dr. Kowalec has secured significant research funding throughout her career, amounting to over $1 million since joining the university. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and has developed innovative teaching methods that integrate digital tools and personal examples to enhance student engagement. Dr. Kowalec is currently accepting PhD candidates for supervision in her lab.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB

Teaching and conducting research in the field of pharmacy, focusing on psychiatric disorders and genomics.

Awards

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Sternfel's Prize for Drug Safety Discoveries

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Ken Piafsky Award Presentation

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PhD Studentship

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Drug Safety Effectiveness Cross-Disciplinary Training Program Award

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Banting Canada Graduate Scholarship

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Manitoba Graduate Scholarship

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.