Dr. Thomas Velenosi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Thomas Velenosi is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia. He received his PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Western University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Laboratory of Metabolism at the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. His research focuses on the intersection of pharmacology and metabolomics, specifically employing pharmacometabolomics to enhance the understanding of drug treatment responses and toxicities in cancer therapy. Dr. Velenosi's lab utilizes mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and lipidomics, along with stable-isotope metabolic flux analysis, to identify and characterize biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Their approach aims to uncover the mechanisms behind metabolic biomarker production in response to drug treatments, employing highly translational cancer models. The Velenosi lab's ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between biomarker identification and clinical validity, facilitating personalized therapy to improve outcomes for cancer patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Research and teaching in the field of pharmacology and metabolomics.

Awards

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Canada Graduate Scholarship - Doctoral (CGS-D) Award

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.