Dr. Michael Olson

Professor

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Biography

Michael Olson is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he leads research focusing on cancer cell migration and drug discovery. His extensive background in cell biology, particularly concerning the cytoskeleton and signal transduction, informs his studies on metastasis. Dr. Olson has achieved significant recognition as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in the UK. He completed his PhD in Pharmacology at the University of Toronto in 1993 and graduated with a BSc in Genetics from the University of Alberta in 1985. His work is integral to understanding the mechanisms of cancer progression and developing therapeutic strategies.

Research Interests

Awards

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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair

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Fellow Royal Society Biology (FRSB)

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering