Dr. Xiaolan Feng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xiaolan Feng, MD, PhD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Medical Oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver Island Center. Her research is primarily focused on prognostic predictive biomarkers in breast cancer, sarcoma, and neuroendocrine tumors. She utilizes novel therapeutic interventions and undertakes genomic transcriptome sequencing to advance clinical translational research. Dr. Feng has a robust background in clinical trials, having participated in Phase 1, 2, and 3 studies aimed at improving treatment outcomes in these specific oncological contexts. She received her medical degree from Tongji Medical University and completed her PhD in Cancer Biology at the University of Calgary. Her postdoctoral fellowship further refined her expertise in cancer research. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Feng has received numerous awards for her research contributions, including several scholarships and grants to support her ongoing studies.

Research Interests

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.