Dr. Kristina Rinker

Professor

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Biography

Rinker's research is highly collaborative, both locally and internationally, focusing on molecular diagnostics and therapeutics in cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Her work explores the transcriptional regulation influenced by fluid forces and cellular behavior in response to nanoparticles, aiming to impact clinical outcomes. Rinker has actively participated in technology development and commercialization through university spin-off companies and partnerships with industry and government, specifically in areas related to cardiovascular health and cancer detection and treatment. Her academic appointments include roles as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Colorado State University and as an Assistant Research Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. Her key research interests involve understanding the impact of fluid flow on cellular behavior and mechanisms, with applications in bioproducts, diagnostics, and therapeutic technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Schulich School of Engineering • Calgary, AB

Full member of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute and the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases, focusing on collaborative research.

Assistant Professor

— Present

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

Conducted research and taught in the field of chemical and biological engineering.

Assistant Research Professor

— Present

Biomedical Engineering, Duke University • Durham, NC

Engaged in research in biomedical engineering applied to cancer and cardiovascular health.

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.