Dr. Grant Pierce

Professor

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Biography

Grant N. Pierce is a distinguished emeritus professor at the University of Manitoba in the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology. He served as the executive director of research at St. Boniface Hospital from 2005 to 2020 and chaired the executive scientific review committee at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, overseeing peer reviews for several years. Dr. Pierce was the editor-in-chief of the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology from 2003 to 2016 and is currently serving as the World President of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences for the term 2022-2025. His accolades include the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his service to Canada in 2016 and the Research Canada Leadership Award. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the highest distinction for a scientist in the country, and has received the Order of Manitoba, highlighting his contributions to the province. Dr. Pierce has published over 250 peer-reviewed research manuscripts and has authored eight textbooks covering topics in medicine and health, showcasing his extensive knowledge and research in cardiovascular health and nutrition.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Emeritus Professor

— Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Awards

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Member of the Order of Canada

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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Order of Manitoba

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Research Canada Leadership Award

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Makato Nagano 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.