Dr. Adrian West

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adrian West trained in ‘classic’ physiology at the University of Western Australia, employing traditional cell culture and organ bath techniques to study the role of mechanical strain in regulating force development in airway smooth muscle. Transitioning to biomedical engineering, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dalhousie University, utilizing advanced three-dimensional tissue engineering techniques to explore the impact of tissue stiffness on airway smooth muscle contraction related to asthma. His independent research at the University of Manitoba focuses on 3D bioprinting technology, aiming to develop highly accessible experimental models that accurately reflect physiological conditions of multiple muscle tissues. His work emphasizes understanding how extracellular matrix and fibroblast interactions under abnormal developmental conditions influence contractile function in health and disease. Adrian has published numerous studies related to tissue engineering and respiratory physiology, and is actively involved in mentoring graduate students.

Research Interests

Awards

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‘Inspiration’ Teaching Award

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Outstanding Junior Investigator Award

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Community Builder Prize (Outstanding Leadership)

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Postdoctoral Research Award

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Research Skills Award

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Australia Postgraduate Award

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.