Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry - Signal Transduction

Biochemistry is the study of the molecular events underlying biological processes. Consequently, it makes fundamental contributions to all disciplines concerned with living systems. The graduate program in Biochemistry enables students to conduct research in modern facilities, leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in a wide variety of areas including the relationship between structure and biological function in proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids as well as complex multi-component systems such as membranes and sub-cellular organelles.
Signal transduction pathways regulate diverse processes in cell division, development, and differentiation. These pathways often involve cascades of protein kinases and their activation typically results in changes in gene expression and cellular activity. Signal transduction research in the Department spans many fields: cell cycle regulation, morphogen signaling, pathogen-associated molecular patterns, signaling in the central nervous system, regulation of glucose and ion transport, signalling in blood platelets, and structural aspects of signaling molecules.

Applicants are generally required to have an MSc degree in biochemistry or in a closely related subject area with high academic standing.

Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a non-Canadian university where the language of instruction was not English must provide Test of

Letter of Intent (submitted electronically) 1 – 2 pages

Curriculum Vitae (submitted electronically) 1 – 3 pages

Three letters of reference (submitted electronically)

Official transcripts from ALL university programs attended (submitted electronically).

Note: Transcripts from Canadian Universities only: a PDF print out from your schools online student record system will be accepted in lieu of scanned official transcripts for the review process – Provided that it includes your name and grading legend.