Dr. Veena Sangwan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Veena Sangwan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at McGill University. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of oncogenesis and the development of novel therapies for solid tumors, with a particular emphasis on hard-to-treat pancreatic and gastroesophageal cancers. She has developed clinically annotated sets of reagents, including organoids, patient-derived xenografts, and primary cell lines, to create models that address clinically relevant research questions in the field of gastrointestinal cancer. Her work aims to improve understanding of cancer biology and develop new treatment options for patients.

Research Interests

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • 2 Letters of Reference
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.