Dr. Nancy Ford

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Biography

Nancy Ford is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, focusing on respiratory-gated cardiac-gated micro-CT imaging and contrast-enhanced micro-CT. She leads innovative research endeavors in the field of dental radiology, emphasizing the characterization and optimization of imaging performance and measuring radiation dose delivered to patients undergoing dental cone beam CT and panoramic imaging. Dr. Ford has notably conducted respiratory-gated imaging on lung injury in rats at the Canadian Light Source synchrotron facility and has explored radiation therapy treatment of lung conditions in mice at TRIUMF particle accelerator utilizing a state-of-the-art FLASH irradiation platform. Her global reputation as a researcher is marked by her contributions to advancing imaging technologies and methodologies for free-breathing animals in micro-CT assessments.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.