Dr. Ly Vu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ly Vu is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and has completed post-doctoral training at BC Cancer. Her lab focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that control stem cells and the pathogenesis of hematological malignancies, primarily through the lens of RNA modifications and RNA biology. Dr. Vu is committed to developing innovative therapeutic approaches for treating leukemia and other cancers. Her dedication to research is reflected in her numerous grants and awards, including the Terry Fox Research Institute New Investigator Award and the American Society of Hematology Scholar Award. She actively contributes to the academic community through presentations at symposia and conferences, focusing on the regulation of stemness in hematopoiesis and the role of RNA binding proteins in these processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of pharmaceutical sciences with a focus on molecular systems pharmacology.

Awards

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Terry Fox Research Institute – New Investigator Award

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American Society of Hematology Scholar Award

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Leukemia Lymphoma Society Special Fellow

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NIH Pathway Independence Award

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Society Scholar Prize

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.