Dr. Michael Doschak

Professor

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Biography

Michael Doschak is a Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. He received his PhD in Medical Sciences from the University of Calgary in 2004, focusing on the mineral binding effects of the bisphosphonate drug family on Osteoarthritis pathogenesis. He completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Drug Delivery under the supervision of Professor Hasan Uludag at the University of Alberta, followed by an Industrial Fellowship with Millenium Biologix Corporation. His academic research program centers on advanced drug delivery strategies targeting controlled release of peptide biologics to bone tissues, with applications in orthopaedic and orthodontic biomaterials. He also operates the Pharmacy Micro-Computed Tomography imaging lab, which quantitatively assesses mineralized tissues in small laboratory animals. His research has led to the publication of 83 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 86 research abstracts, and he serves on the editorial board for the Journal Anatomy and Drug Delivery Translational Research. He has received several awards, including the Young Investigator Award from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry in 2008 and the Teaching Excellence Award from his Faculty in 2013. He currently serves as the Assistant Dean (International) in his Faculty and has significant funding support from various Canadian health research organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, focusing on drug delivery and biomaterials.

Awards

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Young Investigator Award

2008-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2013-01-01

Patents

Bone-targeting Drugs

Established platform for novel peptide hormones and MRI-based SPION contrast agents.

Courses

PHARM 321 - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology & Immunology PHARM 437 - Bone & Joint Module PHARM 573 - Analytical Techniques Pharmaceutical Sciences PHARM 566 - Cellular Aspects Drug Delivery Targets PHARM 610 - Advanced Drug Delivery Systems BME 513 - Biomedical Imaging

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management