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Professor Dr. Yasaman Aghazadeh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yasaman Aghazadeh is an Assistant Professor and researcher at the University of Montreal, specializing in Medical Sciences with a focus on regenerative medicine and diabetes. Her research unit aims to recapitulate human beta cells in vitro using human pluripotent stem cells. This work seeks to identify factors contributing to the development of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and to generate cell therapies for this autoimmune disease. Aghazadeh's laboratory is dedicated to studying beta cell function and dysfunction, developing therapies, and advancing beta cell replacement therapies for T1D. Her passion lies in human development and understanding beta cell development in the context of its vascular niche. Aghazadeh and her team are dedicated to harnessing stem cell biology to improve therapeutic outcomes for individuals affected by diabetes.

Research Interests

Regenerative Medicine Diabetes Cell Biology Endocrinology Metabolism Stem Cells Organogenesis Cell Division

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, Canada

Conducting research on diabetes and developing cell therapies.

Requirements for University of Montreal

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:90

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Application Checklist

  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation

Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.