Dr. Tony Truong

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tony Truong is an Associate Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. He specializes in pediatric oncology and serves as a Pediatric Oncologist at Alberta Children’s Hospital. His research focuses on innovative treatments for pediatric cancers and life-threatening blood disorders, including acute leukemia, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia. Dr. Truong's work involves cutting-edge methods such as bone marrow stem cell transplantation, cellular and gene therapy, and novel therapeutics. He participates in several clinical trials aimed at discovering curative treatments for children suffering from these conditions. With a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Calgary, along with a Master of Public Health from Harvard University, he combines clinical expertise with robust research. His contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Department of Pediatrics Innovation Research Award and the President’s Excellence Award. Dr. Truong is a member of the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute and actively engages in strategic initiatives to advance pediatric health research.

Research Interests

Awards

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Department of Pediatrics Innovation Research Award

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President's Excellence Award - Outstanding Achievement Innovation Research

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Department of Pediatrics Innovation Research Award

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Top 40 under 40

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Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship

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
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  • 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.