Dr. Moumita Barua

Associate Professor

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Biography

Moumita Barua is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and a Clinician Scientist at the University Health Network (UHN). Her research program is focused on improving diagnostics and clinical outcomes for individuals living with kidney disease. The Barua Lab combines human genetics and molecular biology with preclinical modeling to elucidate disease mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets. The lab's major ongoing projects include genome-wide association studies of kidney traits and mechanistic studies in genetic kidney disease models such as Alport syndrome and Joubert syndrome. Dr. Barua is deeply committed to trainee career development and provides individualized mentorship to help team members reach their goals. Alumni from her lab have pursued diverse and successful paths in medical school, research careers, and competitive residency programs. She has contributed to numerous publications in prestigious journals in the field of nephrology, highlighting the clinical spectrum and therapeutic advances of kidney diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Teaching and research in the Department of Medicine, focusing on kidney disease.

Clinician Scientist

2018-07-01 — Present

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

Conducting research on kidney diseases and mentoring trainees.

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