Dr. Mark Cattral

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Biography

Mark Cattral is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto and Director of the Pancreas Transplantation Program at the University Health Network. He has played a key role in the development of the adult live donor liver transplant program at the University Health Network, which is the largest program in North America. His research laboratory focuses on dendritic cell biology and the strategies to induce transplantation tolerance. Recent findings from Dr. Cattral’s lab have improved the understanding of dendritic cell ontogeny and the function of immediate dendritic cell precursors. His clinical interests include kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation, as well as hepatobiliary surgery. He has contributed significantly to the field through multiple publications discussing diversified topics surrounding transplantation and immune suppression.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Surgery

— Present

University Health Network • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leading the Pancreas Transplantation Program and advancing research in transplantation tolerance.

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