Dr. Joe Quadrilatero

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Biography

Joe Quadrilatero is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo. His research primarily focuses on skeletal muscle biology and cell death processes, particularly apoptosis and autophagy, which are critical to skeletal muscle development, function, and regeneration. His laboratory, the Skeletal Muscle Biology Cell Death Laboratory, is at the forefront of understanding the role of autophagy and mitophagy in maintaining muscle health. Quadrilatero's work has revealed how dysregulation in apoptotic and autophagic signaling pathways can lead to tissue dysfunction in various diseases. He investigates the interplay between autophagic and apoptotic signaling during myogenesis and the effects of mitochondrial dynamics on muscle regeneration. His research also examines how physical activity and nutrition influence apoptotic and autophagic signaling pathways in skeletal muscle, contributing to prevention and management of diseases. Joe provides opportunities for graduate supervision and has a commitment to fostering student research in his lab.

Research Interests

Courses

KIN 406: Physiology Skeletal Muscle Aging & Disease KIN 606: Molecular Basis Disease

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.