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Professor Dr. David Riglar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Riglar is an Assistant Professor at Imperial College London, working in the Department of Infectious Disease. His research focuses on the gut microbiota, which are essential for maintaining human health. Changes in the composition and function of gut microbiota have been associated with a wide range of important diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, and neurodevelopmental disorders. David's lab utilizes a combination of synthetic biology, imaging, and sequencing-based approaches to understand how gut microbiota contribute to health and disease. He aims to develop innovative technologies, including engineered probiotics, to diagnose and treat diseases related to the gut. With a strong educational background, David completed his PhD at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Australia, where he researched the malaria parasite's effects on red blood cells using advanced imaging techniques. He has received several awards for his postdoctoral work and is passionate about mentoring enthusiastic individuals interested in research opportunities in his lab.

Research Interests

Gut Microbiota Synthetic Biology Imaging Techniques Disease Diagnosis Probiotic Engineering

Experience

Sir Henry Dale Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Wellcome Trust/Royal Society • Imperial College London

Conducted cutting-edge research on gut microbiota.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Harvard Medical School • Boston, USA

Developed synthetic biology tools for probing the mammalian gut environment.

Awards

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Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow Award

2016-01-01
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BASF Science Technology Award

2015-01-01
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Chancellor’s Prize for Excellence in PhD Thesis

2014-01-01
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Dean’s Award for Excellence in PhD Thesis

2014-01-01
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Royal Society Victoria Young Scientist Research Prize

2011-01-01

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125

Prerequisites

Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry

Application Checklist

  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)

Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.