Dr. Mark Samuels

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Samuels is an Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal, focusing on human molecular genomics and the characterization of rare monogenic disorders through traditional marker-assisted linkage mapping and next-generation sequencing. He received his A.B. degree summa cum laude in Molecular Biology from Princeton University and earned his Ph.D. in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he conducted research in Professor Phillip Sharp's laboratory. With over 20 years of experience, Samuels has contributed significantly to gene expression, sex determination in fruit flies, and the genetics of human diseases. His notable discoveries include the identification of twenty genes implicated in eye development and neuronal function. He has published extensively in reputable journals, including significant articles on mutations associated with various genetic disorders. Samuels actively researches genetic determinants of congenital hypothyroidism and has supervised numerous graduate students in their theses. He is affiliated with the Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine and has been involved in various funded research projects aimed at understanding genetic variations and their implications for health.

Research Interests

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.