Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour

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Biography

Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour is a professor in the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. His research focuses on understanding the molecular events involved in neuronal health and disease, particularly in relation to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Eftekharpour's laboratory investigates how neurons maintain their structure and function amidst oxidative stress, the role of protein degradation systems, and the impact of aging on neurodegeneration. Dr. Eftekharpour has previously worked with the laboratory of Dr. Michael Fehlings at the Toronto Western Research Hospital, advancing the understanding of spinal cord injury and related models. His educational background includes a PhD from the University of Saskatchewan and master’s and bachelor’s degrees from universities in Iran. He has made significant contributions to the field with a focus on translational research for neurotrauma and degenerative diseases, utilizing patient-derived neurons for drug discovery. He has also been actively involved in mentoring graduate students in his research group, which spans various significant themes within cellular neurobiology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Synthes Basic Science Award

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Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowship Grant

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Lawson Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Arthur Smyth Scholarship

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
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.