Dr. Julie Ottoy at the Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking motivated students for a MSc thesis (2-years) through the Institute of Medical Science (IMS) starting Fall 2026. You will join a diverse, multidisciplinary team of researchers in a dynamic and collegial environment.
Project description: Many individuals with dementia have a mix of Alzheimer’s disease and blood vessel problems in the brain. This project investigates how blood vessel damage and inflammation affect memory and brain health, and how they interact with Alzheimer’s pathological proteins. By using brain scans, blood tests, and computational methods, the goal of this project is to better identify who may benefit from treatments that slow dementia progression.
The ideal candidate was enrolled in a Neuroimaging course and has hands-on experience with analyzing brain images. Coding (Python/R, Bash/Linux) and/or statistics background is preferred.
Please submit your CV and unofficial transcript to: julie.ottoy@sri.utoronto.ca. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note that the early admission deadline for IMS fall 2026 is February 1st (domestic MSc applicants do not need a supervisory letter at the time of application). The benefit of submitting an early application is that you can be considered for several awards; more information here.
We thank you in advance for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.