Dr. Keith Pardee

Associate Professor

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Biography

Keith Pardee is an Associate Professor at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the intersection of synthetic biology and human health. His lab pioneers the development of in vitro devices and host cell-free synthetic gene networks for a variety of applications in the field of human health. Key areas of interest include the creation of molecular diagnostic tools for communicable diseases, such as the Zika virus, as well as advancements in distributed drug manufacturing and regenerative medicine. The goals of his research are centered on overcoming challenges in deploying health technologies, especially in low-resource settings that typically require specialized cold-chain logistics. The Pardee Lab is working on creating biotechnologies that are both accessible and impactful for global health and education. His innovative approach involves programming materials and utilizing cell-free systems for various applications, making health diagnostics and therapeutic agents more affordable and widely distributable. In pursuit of these objectives, Pardee also emphasizes the importance of international collaboration to address environmental and healthcare challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Teaching and conducting research in synthetic biology and its applications in health.

Awards

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Emerging Leader in Biosecurity

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New Investigator Award

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