Dr. Shirley Wu

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Biography

Shirley Wu's laboratory conducts research centered on advanced pharmaceutics and drug delivery technologies to address unmet medical needs. Current projects include the development of blood-brain barrier-penetrating nanoparticles for the treatment and diagnosis of brain cancer and CNS diseases; synergistic drug combination nanomedicine to enhance chemotherapy; and bioreactive hybrid metal oxide nanoparticles that modulate the tumor microenvironment to improve cancer therapies. Additionally, she focuses on rational computer-aided design of controlled release dosage forms, as well as stimulus-responsive systems for closed-loop delivery of therapeutic hormones for diabetes management. Her research interests encompass drug delivery systems, cancer therapies, diabetes treatment, and the applications of nanotechnology in pharmaceutical science.

Research Interests

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