Dr. Martin Hyrcza

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Martin Hyrcza is a molecular biologist and anatomical pathologist, who completed his MD/PhD program at the University of Toronto, focusing on the transcriptional regulation of type I interferon responses in HIV infection. He underwent anatomical pathology training at the University of British Columbia and pursued a fellowship in Head & Neck Endocrine Pathology at the University of Toronto. Currently, he serves as a consultant pathologist specializing in Head and Neck, Ophthalmic, and Endocrine Pathology at the Foothills Medical Center and Rockyview General Hospital. His research interests include the epidemiology and molecular pathogenesis of lacrimal and salivary gland neoplasms, HPV testing in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas, and the clinical correlates of NTRK-translocations in thyroid carcinomas. He is also focused on improving quality assurance and addressing uncertainty in pathology reports.

Research Interests

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.