Dr. Lei Fu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lei Fu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. His research interests encompass genetics, genomics, and proteomics, with a focus on metabolism, nutrition, and clinical chemistry. Fu studies the impact of genetic variations on drug metabolism and pharmacogenetics, aiming to develop bioinformatics tools for sequencing data analysis and pre-emptive pharmacogenetic testing. His work also analyzes the association between genetic variations and vitamin D metabolism, alongside the clinical implications. Furthermore, Fu participates in the evaluation and implementation of biomarkers related to preeclampsia and conditions affecting maternal and fetal health. His clinical responsibilities include roles as a Clinical Biochemist within the Precision Diagnostics Therapeutics Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, where he integrates his research findings into clinical practice, enhancing laboratory testing in clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Biochemist

2009-01-01 — Present

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Involved in precision diagnostics and therapeutic programs, leveraging extensive research in laboratory medicine.

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaches and supervises graduate students while conducting research on clinical chemistry and related fields.

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