Dr. Thalia Field

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thalia Field is a stroke neurologist and clinician-researcher with a particular interest in process improvement in clinical trials. Her work focuses on optimizing recruitment and retention strategies for participants, as well as investigating efficient use of resources and selecting patient-relevant outcomes. She explores the role of technology in overcoming challenges, including utilizing telemedicine for remote recruitment and assessment of study participants. Additionally, Thalia employs artificial intelligence to enhance trial efficiency, enriching trial populations and automating components of participant assessments to identify significant patient-centered outcomes. Her current research investigates the safety of rivaroxaban in symptomatic cerebral venous thrombosis and cognitive concerns in younger adults with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), aiming to detect abnormal cognitive performance related to early-stage neurodegeneration.

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.