Dr. Mayi Arcellana Panlilio

Professor

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Biography

Mayi Arcellana-Panlilio is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. She is renowned for her significant contributions to enhancing scientific education and mentorship. Arcellana-Panlilio has a strong academic background, holding a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Calgary. Her teaching responsibilities include coordinating and delivering the MDSC 351 course, which is a fundamental component of the Bachelor of Health Sciences curriculum. She also co-teaches the research design course and actively participates in the international Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) competition, mentoring undergraduate students in synthetic biology projects. Arcellana-Panlilio is dedicated to investigating the benefits of peer mentorship in the classroom and implementing active learning strategies to improve student engagement in genetic regulation. Her research interests encompass gene regulation, genomics, molecular mechanisms, and synthetic biology. Her academic commitment has been recognized with numerous awards for teaching excellence and mentorship throughout her career.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor (Teaching)

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB

Teaching Professor responsible for coordinating and delivering undergraduate courses in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, leading the university’s iGEM team, and actively engaging in research and scholarship in medical education.

Awards

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SU Teaching Excellence Awards Hall of Fame

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Teaching Excellent Award

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Killam Award for Undergraduate Mentorship

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University of Calgary Teaching Award

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McLeod Distinguished Achievement Award

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Bachelor of Health Sciences Teaching Award

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Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal

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Education Award

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Honourable mention, Teaching Excellence Award

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Undergraduate Medical Education Award

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William H. Davies Medical Research Scholarship

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.