Dr. Venkata Duvvuri

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Venkata Duvvuri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. His research primarily focuses on advancing genomic surveillance research and the development of innovative strategies in public health. Dr. Duvvuri leads interdisciplinary programs that integrate Artificial Intelligence with public health microbiology, employing data science and machine learning techniques to develop models for disease transmission, antimicrobial resistance, and risk assessment. His expertise extends to applied genomic epidemiology, where he utilizes phylodynamics to understand the epidemic potential of pathogens and evaluate interventions. Dr. Duvvuri has contributed significantly to the field of immuno-informatics, focusing on identifying biomarkers from pathogen genomes to develop rapid molecular diagnostic tests and vaccines. His selected publications spotlight his pivotal research on COVID-19, including investigations into hyperinflammatory responses and post-acute sequelae. Dr. Duvvuri's commitment to research is complemented by his role in mentoring graduate students, illustrating his dedication to education and training in the evolving field of laboratory medicine and pathobiology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology