Dr. Martha Brown

Associate Professor

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Biography

Martha Brown is an Associate Professor in Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on drug discovery and development in the field of infectious disease microbiology, particularly related to human adenoviruses, which are significant contributors to pediatric diarrhea and respiratory diseases. Her work explores the structural features of enteric adenoviruses and their implications for intestinal tropism and replication. She is investigating the potential of antiviral agents, notably digoxin, to mitigate the severity of adenovirus infections. Brown has taught various courses including MGY378H1, MGY381H1, and MGY440H1, emphasizing the interaction between viruses and host cells.

Research Interests

Awards

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Teaching Award

Courses

MGY378H1 S MGY381H1 S MGY440H1 F MMG1333H Virus-Cell Interactions

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