Dr. Mike Strauss

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mike Strauss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at McGill University. With a D.Phil from Frankfurt and additional degrees including an MSc from Toronto, a BSc from Wilfrid Laurier, and a BEd from Trent, he has developed expertise in structural biology and virology. His laboratory focuses on advancing methods in electron microscopy, particularly cryo-electron tomography, to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of picornavirus cell entry, utilizing the poliovirus as a model system. Through this research, Strauss aims to uncover critical insights into biological processes and how structural dynamics can affect viral pathogenesis. In addition to his academic work, he serves as the Technical Director of the Facility for Electron Microscopy Research (FEMR).

Research Interests

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
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  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.