Dr. John Diguglielmo

Professor

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Biography

John DiGuglielmo is a professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Western University. He holds a BSc and PhD in Biochemistry from McGill University and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital. His research focuses on understanding TGFβ receptor trafficking and its regulation in normal and tumor cells, examining the signaling pathways that lead to tumorigenesis. His laboratory employs techniques such as immunofluorescence microscopy, Western blotting, and gene silencing to investigate the intricacies of cellular processes associated with endocytosis and autophagy. As a lecturer for various courses, he emphasizes the importance of independent research projects for students to gain hands-on experience. Throughout his career, he has published extensively and taken pride in mentoring students who have gone on to succeed in various fields including medicine and academia.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.