Dr. John Kingdom

Professor

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Biography

John Kingdom is a professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Toronto, specializing in placental development and related pathologies. His research emphasizes the clinical aspects of placental complications during pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). With a medical degree and various fellowships, including FRCSC in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, he leads an active research program focused on the physiological control mechanisms of placentation. His lab works on the molecular control of syncytiotrophoblast function and examines the role of heparin in placental health. He has published extensively on the topic, exploring the implications of placental insufficiency disorders and the utility of advanced imaging techniques in identifying at-risk pregnancies. Kingdom's work includes clinical trials and ongoing research collaborations aimed at improving prenatal care outcomes.

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Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and research in the field of Physiology with a focus on placental health and pathology.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology