Dr. Michael Wilson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Wilson is an Associate Professor and Associate Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. He holds the position of Senior Scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children and leads a research group focused on comparative genomics. His research employs genomic technologies and multi-species comparisons to uncover gene and genome regulatory mechanisms pertinent to developmental disease processes. His work in bioinformatics and molecular biology emphasizes the epigenetic regulation and gene expression across species, aiming to discover fundamental principles of vertebrate genome regulation. Dr. Wilson's expertise in cardiovascular research and developmental biology enhances his contributions to the field of molecular medicine and human genetics.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

— Present

Hospital for Sick Children • Toronto, Ontario

Lead research group utilizing genomic technologies to investigate gene regulatory mechanisms.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario

Conduct research and teach in the Department of Molecular Genetics.

Awards

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Canada Research Chair

Courses

MGY470

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