Dr. Walter Kahr

Professor

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Biography

Walter Kahr is a professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in platelet biology and blood clotting mechanisms. He has a comprehensive academic background with an MD and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto, and has undergone extensive post-graduate training in Internal Medicine and Hematology. His research includes a focus on the structure and function of platelets, particularly the role of alpha granules in cell signaling and secretion. Kahr's work has contributed to understanding various hereditary platelet disorders, examining the development of megakaryocytes and the abnormalities involved in diseases such as gray platelet syndrome. His academic contributions earned him various awards, including the Janet Rossant Research Innovation Prize and recognition in the Platelet Journal Cover Competition. Kahr is actively involved in mentoring students at the SickKids Hospital, emphasizing research related to blood health and disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Hospital for Sick Children • Toronto, ON

Clinician-scientist involved in the study of blood coagulation and platelet function, focusing on hereditary disorders.

Awards

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Platelet Journal Cover Competition - Winner

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Platelet Journal Cover Competition - Winner

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Janet Rossant Research Innovation Prize

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Heart Stroke Foundation Ontario, Phase II Clinician Scientist Award

Courses

BCH449H Medical Biochemistry

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