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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Biophysics Professors and Supervisors in Canada
Professors in biophysics in canada
107 professors found
Professor
University of Manitoba
Canada
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Statistics
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
Biophysics
Statistical Modelling
Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Signal Transduction
Membrane Biology
Metabolic Biology
Associate Professor
Simon Fraser University
Canada
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Non-equilibrium Systems
Statistical Mechanics
Nonequilibrium Dynamics
Full Professor
Université de Montréal
Canada
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Telomere Biology
Dna Replication
Rna Biology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Canada
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Polymer Chemistry
Nmr Spectroscopy
Biophysics
Soft Matter Physics
Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal
Canada
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cell Signaling
Protein-protein Interaction
Membrane Trafficking
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Nmr Spectroscopy
Stable Isotope Analysis
Metabolic Biology
Assistant Professor
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Vertebrate Biology
Cold Acclimation
University of Calgary
Canada
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Solid State Physics
Redox Biology
Quantum Chemistry
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MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences
United Kingdom
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3 weeks ago
Funded PhD project at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) in London, United Kingdom, in collaboration with Imperial College London and The University of Queensland . The project focuses on bioactive peptides , especially plant-derived cyclic peptides , with research spanning synthetic biology , bioinformatics , biophysics , biochemistry , molecular biology , microbiology , parasitology , entomology , and evolution . The aim is to produce and screen natural peptide sequences at scale, te...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Evolutionary Biology
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Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Vice President, Research and Innovation and Professor
York University
Canada
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Computational Neuroscience
Fault-tolerant Systems
Consensus Algorithms
Ultrasonography
Full Professor
University of Ottawa
Canada
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Biomaterial
Materials Science
Nanomechanics
Assistant Professor
Polytechnique Montréal
Canada
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Microscopy
Computational Imaging
Neuromorphic Engineering
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