Dr. Tamie Poepping

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Biography

Tamie Poepping is a Professor at Western University specializing in Medical Physics. Her research focuses on complex blood flow dynamics, studying phenomena such as aneurysms, atherosclerosis, and hemodynamics through innovative methodologies including lab-on-a-chip technology and microfluidics. Poepping's work has significantly contributed to the understanding of cellular mechanisms responsible for disease development and progression, using advanced techniques like laser particle image velocimetry. Her notable publications include studies on VEGFR2 signaling in ischemic muscle, hemodynamic sensing in cerebral arteries, and the effect of stenosis severity on flow dynamics in carotid arteries. She plays a pivotal role in fostering academic excellence and has received multiple accolades, including the Faculty of Science Award of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in 2020 and the Early Researcher Award from the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, Poepping is an active member of the Canadian Association of Medical Physicists and serves on various editorial and organizational committees.

Research Interests

Awards

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Award of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

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Service Award

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Early Researcher Award

Courses

Physics 1502: Enriched Introductory Physics II Physics 3900: Senior Physics Laboratory Physics 4910: Advanced Physics Project Physics 9806: Introduction to Microfluidics

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.