Dr. Vaibhav Patel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vaibhav Patel is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, specifically in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. He obtained his Ph.D. from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India, in 2011, and has since worked as a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta. His postgraduate training included receiving national doctoral fellowships, and he has been recognized with various awards for his contributions to cardiovascular research. Dr. Patel's research interests focus on the role of intercellular communications in cardiac and vascular diseases, particularly in understanding the effects of perivascular adipocyte-secreted exosomes in modulating the renin-angiotensin system and its impact on vascular smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 3 book chapters, demonstrating his significant contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Todd Anderson Cardiovascular Research Award

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New Investigator Award

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Young Investigator Award

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CCS/HSRLCE/BI-Lilly Cardiometabolic Research 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.