Dr. Jillian Stobart

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jillian Stobart is an associate professor at the College of Pharmacy at the University of Manitoba, where she has developed a research program focused on understanding the dysfunction of astrocytes and pericytes in aging and Alzheimer's disease. She completed her PhD in pharmacology and therapeutics at the University of Manitoba in 2012, and subsequently undertook a post-doctoral fellowship at the Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology in Zurich from 2012 to 2018. Her laboratory utilizes cutting-edge two-photon microscopy and genetic tools to explore the role of these cells in brain disorders, aiming to discover novel therapeutic approaches. Dr. Stobart has published extensively in the areas of neuroscience and brain metabolism and is the recipient of the CIHR Early Career Investigator Award in Circulatory and Respiratory Health.

Research Interests

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.