Dr. Thomas Hurd

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Hurd is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on mitochondrial DNA inheritance from mothers to offspring and the influence of mitochondria on stem cell fate and differentiation. He employs an integrative approach that combines molecular genetics and cell biology with state-of-the-art microscopy. A significant part of his work utilizes the model organism Drosophila melanogaster alongside mammalian cells to explore various aspects of genetics and cell development. Hurd aims to uncover the complexities of development through the lens of genetic models and metabolic processes, providing insights that extend to health and disease contexts.

Research Interests

Awards

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Medicine Design Investigator

Courses

MGY315 (Principles of Genetic Analysis II) MMG1324H (Mitochondrial Genetics in Health and Disease)

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