Dr. Michael Gollob

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Gollob is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Toronto and a scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. His research is focused on understanding the genetic causes of cardiac rhythm disorders, utilizing human genetic studies, bioinformatics, and cellular electrophysiology. He aims to discover novel genes that contribute to cardiac arrhythmia syndromes, including cardiomyopathies associated with sudden cardiac death and common conditions such as atrial fibrillation. Gollob's program is highly translational, beginning with patient recruitment and involving DNA analysis and physiological studies of mutant genes and proteins. His methodologies include whole exome and genome sequencing, standard bioinformatics techniques, and animal models to study disease physiology. He actively supervises trainees and collaborates with various researchers nationally and internationally, leading to significant advancements in the field of cardiovascular medicine.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology focusing on cardiovascular research.

Scientist

2010-01-01 — Present

Toronto General Hospital Research Institute • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leads research on genetic causes and mechanisms of cardiac diseases.

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