Dr. Kenneth Ng

Professor

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Biography

Kenneth Ng is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Calgary, working in cutting-edge research on RNA-dependent RNA polymerases, which are central enzymes in the replication of positive-stranded RNA viruses responsible for many human diseases including polio, the common cold, and dengue fever. His research spans the impact of these viruses on both humans and animals, addressing significant health issues related to outbreaks of diseases caused by these viruses. He contributes to interdisciplinary research through his involvement with the Alberta Ingenuity Centre for Carbohydrate Sciences, collaborating with other universities to explore the role of carbohydrates and carbohydrate-binding proteins in various biological systems. Dr. Ng has also been published in leading medical journals like the New England Journal of Medicine and the Canadian Medical Association Journal, where his work on Clostridium difficile's pathogenicity has been notably recognized. His research is crucial for the understanding of disease processes and the development of therapeutic strategies.

Research Interests

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
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  • 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.