Dr. Vesna Sossi

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Biography

Vesna Sossi is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia, specializing in medical physics. Her research focuses on medical imaging technologies, particularly in Positron Emission Tomography (PET). With a Master's Degree from Trieste, Italy, and a Doctorate from UBC, Dr. Sossi has extensive experience in high energy physics and nuclear physics. She has served as the PET director at UBC since 2009 and has held various positions including Affiliate Scientist at the British Columbia Cancer Agency and Adjunct Research Scientist at TRIUMF. Dr. Sossi has received several prestigious awards including the Michael Smith Foundation Health Research Career Senior Scholar Award and is recognized as an IEEE Fellow. Her contributions to the field include advancements in molecular multi-modality imaging, instrumentation, algorithms, and data analysis related to neurodegeneration and brain imaging. She is actively involved in various committees and review boards, contributing to the scientific community.

Research Interests

Medical Imaging Positron Emission Tomography Brain Imaging Multimodality Imaging Molecular Multi-modality Imaging Instrumentation Algorithms Data Analysis Neurodegeneration Clinical Preclinical Brain Imaging

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of medical physics, focusing on PET imaging.

PET Director

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Overseeing the PET imaging program at the university.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Engaged in research and teaching in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Affiliate Scientist

— Present

British Columbia Cancer Agency • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Conducting research in medical biophysics.

Adjunct Research Scientist

— Present

TRIUMF • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Collaborating on research projects in high energy physics.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching courses and conducting research in physics.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Medicine Department • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Involved in interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Awards

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Michael Smith Foundation Health Research Career Senior Scholar Award

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Peter Wall Senior Early Scholar Award

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Michael Smith Foundation Health Research Career Scholar Award

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National Sciences and Engineering Research Council Canada Faculty Award

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BC Health Research Foundation & Vancouver General Hospital Scholarship Award

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.