Dr. Ubaka Ogbogu

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Biography

Ubaka Ogbogu is a multidisciplinary scholar with a focus on the ethical, legal, and societal implications of innovative biotechnologies. His research spans a wide array of fields such as health law, bioethics, science policy, legal history, and public health. Ogbogu has extensively published on the ethical and legal issues related to stem cell research, gene editing, and biomedical policies. He is also involved in national and international biotechnology policymaking and has served on several prestigious committees, including the Health Quality Council of Alberta and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Ogbogu's contributions to the understanding of public health law and policy have been recognized through various awards and his membership in the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. He engages in teaching and public discourse, advocating for ethical practices in health research and law, thereby influencing both academic and public perceptions on critical health issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-07-01 — 2025-06-30

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Holds the Katz Chair in Health Law; served as the Faculty's Associate Dean Research.

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management