Dr. Tuan Trang

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Tuan Trang holds a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Queen's University and has completed a fellowship at SickKids Hospital. He is a professor at the University of Calgary, where he leads the Spinal Cord, Nerve Injury, and Pain (SCNIP) NeuroTeam and is the CEO and co-founder of AphioTx, a biotherapeutics company. Dr. Trang's research focuses on understanding the underlying mechanisms of chronic pain, particularly how opioids affect the nervous system and the safety of pain medications. His work aims to uncover crucial molecules and processes involved in chronic pain to enhance the efficacy of opioid drugs for treating pain conditions. His discoveries have significant implications for clinical pain management in both pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Trang has received numerous awards for his research, including the Research Excellence Award from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary and several Young Investigator Awards from leading research conferences and associations. His research employs a combination of behavioral, biochemical, and molecular techniques to explore pain mechanisms and identify new therapeutic targets.

Research Interests

Awards

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Research Excellence Award

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Young Investigator Award

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Peak Scholar

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Young Investigator Award

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Piafsky Young Investigator

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Award Pain

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New Investigator Salary Award

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.