Dr. Pamela Hoodless

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Biography

Pamela Hoodless is a distinguished scientist and department head at the Terry Fox Laboratory, with research interests focusing on the application of state-of-the-art genomic technologies to developmental biology. She explores regulatory mechanisms in heart and gastrointestinal tract development through genome-wide analyses involving gene expression, transcription factor binding, and histone modifications. A faculty member of the Genome Science & Technology Graduate Program and the Developmental Cell Biology program at the University of British Columbia, she also serves as an associate member of the Bioinformatics Training Program at CIHR. Her laboratory is actively involved in innovative research aimed at enhancing personalized treatment and care through advanced scientific understanding.

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.