Dr. Timothy Shutt

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Timothy Shutt. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Timothy Shutt is an Associate Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. His research focuses on mitochondrial function, essential organelles responsible for energy production and reactive oxygen species generation. He examines the key regulators of cellular functions, as well as the dysfunction associated with a variety of human disorders and the aging process. Dr. Shutt's interests include studying mitochondrial dynamics and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), as well as genetic factors that contribute to mitochondrial diseases. After completing his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Dalhousie University, he pursued a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the same institution. He has also held post-doctoral positions at Yale University and the Ottawa Heart Institute, contributing to his expertise in mitochondrial research. Dr. Shutt is involved in teaching courses related to cancer signaling networks and cellular molecular biology, emphasizing the significance of these topics in medical education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Teaching and researching mitochondrial function and diseases.

Courses

Molecular Cancer Signal Networks Honours Cellular Molecular Biology

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.