Dr. Vladimir Ladizhansky

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Biography

Vladimir Ladizhansky is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph, where he also serves as the director of the NMR Centre. He completed his Master of Science and Doctorate in Physics at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Following his education, he underwent postdoctoral training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses on understanding the molecular-level mechanisms by which proteins perform their functions, particularly how membrane proteins are involved in cellular signaling and membrane transport. Ladizhansky utilizes solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) as his primary research tool to acquire atomic-level information relating to protein structure and dynamics. His work spans a diverse range of fields, including quantum mechanics, biochemistry, and biophysics, and he has received significant funding for his research endeavors, including a six-year NSERC Discovery Grant and a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Biophysics.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Full professor and director of the NMR Centre, focusing on research of molecular-level functions of proteins, especially membrane proteins.

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).