Dr. Michele Ardolino

Professor

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Biography

Michele Ardolino is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Ottawa. He serves as the Director of the Microbiology Graduate Program and is a Senior Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Ardolino obtained his Bachelor of Science in honors Biotechnology and a Master of Science in honors Medical Cellular Molecular Biotechnology from the University of Rome (Sapienza). He earned his PhD in Immunological Sciences from the same institution and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship under David Raulet at the University of California, Berkeley in the Department of Molecular Cell Biology. His research primarily focuses on Immunology, particularly innate immunity and various aspects of tumor immunology. He explores novel immunotherapeutic approaches including checkpoint blockade therapies and studies the role of natural killer (NK) cells in the immune response against tumors. With extensive experience in the field, Ardolino is dedicated to advancing knowledge on immune-mediated tumor recognition and treatment.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History