Dr. James Stafford

Professor

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Biography

James Stafford is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta. He holds a BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences and a PhD in Physiology and Cell Biology from the University of Alberta. His postdoctoral research was conducted at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Stafford's research focuses on innate immunity, particularly the mechanisms of phagocytosis in vertebrates. He studies the role of immune cell types in recognizing and clearing pathogens, as well as the molecular components that regulate phagocytosis and its significance in immune responses. His work has implications for understanding immune mechanisms in teleost fishes, which possess diverse immune receptor types and robust responses against pathogens. Stafford has published extensively on topics related to immunogenetics and receptor-mediated signaling events in immune cells.

Research Interests

Courses

IMIN 372 - Research Techniques in Immunology ZOOL 242 - Animal Physiology II: Intercellular Communication ZOOL 452 - Topics in Parasitology ZOOL 552 - Advanced Topics in Parasitology

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management