Dr. Alicia D Souza

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Biography

Alicia D'Souza is a cardiac physiologist and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Manchester. She focuses on the physiological aspects of the diabetic heart, particularly pertaining to transcriptional dysregulation of cardiac ion channels, a key pro-arrhythmic mechanism. She has received funding from the British Heart Foundation for her work, which explores the involvement of microRNAs and transcription factors in cardiac conduction, with specific attention to athletic training and circadian rhythms. Her team employs an integrative approach, utilizing both large and small animal models as well as single cell studies, combined with cutting-edge genomic technologies to deepen the understanding of the epigenetic basis of ion channel plasticity. Alicia's contributions have garnered international recognition, including numerous awards from the International Society of Heart Research and media coverage in outlets such as the BBC. She is dedicated to advancing research in cardiac physiology and arrhythmias, contributing to the broader scientific community with her innovative findings.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Senior Research Fellow

2011-06-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG, GB

Conducting advanced research in cardiac physiology, focusing on electrophysiological mechanisms and microRNA regulation in arrhythmias.

Awards

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Richard J Bing Award Finalist

2019-06-01
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Editorial Board Fellowship

2018-01-01
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Physiological Society R Jean Banister Prize Lecture

2017-01-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.