Dr. Jeffrey Wigle

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Wigle is a developmental biologist focused on studying how homeobox transcription factors regulate cardiovascular function during embryonic development and disease progression. He has cloned and characterized a novel family of membrane proteins during his PhD. As a postdoctoral fellow, he identified the gene Prox1 as essential for the development of lymphatic vessels using a mouse model. His current research interests include the transcriptional control mechanisms involved in cardiac fibrosis.

Research Interests

Cardiovascular Disease Genetic Regulation Embryonic Development

Experience

Professor and Department Head

2010-01-01 — Present

Max Rady College of Medicine • Winnipeg, Manitoba

Lead research and educational activities in the department.

Awards

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Canadian Institutes Health Research New Investigator Award

2015-01-01
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Research Manitoba Chair

2018-01-01

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
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.