Dr. Kristina Rinker

Professor

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Biography

Rinker's research is highly collaborative, focusing on molecular diagnostics and therapeutics for cancer and cardiovascular diseases, as well as transcriptional regulation and the role of fluid forces on cell behavior. She is actively involved in technology development and commercialization, with experience in university spin-off companies and industrial and governmental partnerships in the areas of cardiovascular and cancer detection and treatment. Her academic appointments include Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Colorado State University and Assistant Research Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. Rinker's work investigates how blood flow affects cell and tissue behavior relevant to cardiovascular health and disease, including the role of environmental conditions in cellular responses. Understanding the mechanisms of these responses can help improve diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Schulich School of Engineering • Calgary, AB

Holds a professorship position at the Schulich School of Engineering, focusing on research and instruction.

Assistant Professor

2000-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

Conducted research and taught undergraduate and graduate courses.

Assistant Research Professor

1998-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Biomedical Engineering, Duke University • Durham, NC

Engaged in research within the biomedical engineering field.

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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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.