Dr. Pierre Yves Von Der Weid

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Pierre-Yves von der Weid is a Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, with a research focus on the physiology of the lymphatic system and its relation to inflammation and immune response. He has a background in Biological Sciences, having obtained his PhD from the University of Geneva in 1989. His research primarily investigates the mechanisms underlying lymphatic pumping and its modulation in various inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s disease and arthritis. Additionally, he is involved in chronic diseases and lymphedema research at the Calvin, Phoebe Joan Snyder Institute. He has published extensively and actively participates in graduate-level teaching, bringing his expertise in physiology to students. Dr. von der Weid has been recognized with several awards throughout his career, underscoring his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Lymphatic System Inflammatory Diseases Immune Response Physiological Processes

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Cumming School of Medicine • University of Calgary

Lead research initiatives and teach graduate courses in physiology.

Awards

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AHFMR Visiting Scientist

2009-01-01
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Warren Veale Award

2005-01-01
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Novartis Prize Young Scientist Poster

1999-01-01
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Excellence Award Oral Presentation

1997-01-01

Courses

Topics in Systems Physiology Directed Study

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.