Dr. Marc Poulin

Professor

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Biography

Marc Poulin is a Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, specializing in Physiology and Pharmacology and Clinical Neurosciences. He holds the Brenda Strafford Foundation Chair in Alzheimer's Research and is a full member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Libin Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Poulin's educational background includes a D.Phil in Human Cerebrovascular Physiology from the University of Oxford and a Ph.D. in Respiratory Physiology from the University of Western Ontario. His research focuses on cerebrovascular regulation, sleep, and high-altitude physiology, employing advanced techniques such as transcranial Doppler ultrasound and neuroimaging. Dr. Poulin has supervised over 200 trainees, emphasizing equity and diversity within his research group. His work has led to significant publications and a focus on how exercise can prevent cognitive decline in older adults. Dr. Poulin is also involved in initiatives aimed at recruiting Indigenous trainees for interdisciplinary training programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Leading research in cerebrovascular physiology and supervising academic trainees.

Awards

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Guenter Distinguished Achievement Award

2017-01-01
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Exceptional Alumni Award

2014-01-01
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Watanabe Distinguished Achievement Award

2008-01-01

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
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • 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.