Dr. Jude Uzonna

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jude Uzonna is a professor in the departments of Immunology and Medical Microbiology at the University of Manitoba. He has held the position of Research Manitoba Chair and served as associate dean (research) at the Max Rady College of Medicine. Currently, he is the vice-dean (research) of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. His research primarily focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate the induction, maintenance, and loss of protective immunity to parasitic infections, with a specific interest in vaccine design and development. Dr. Uzonna is successful in attracting significant research funding from organizations such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the National Science and Engineering Research Council. He has mentored numerous trainees who are active in research, academia, and biotechnology, contributing to the field with their work on topics related to immunology and infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Awards

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Carnegie Foundation African Diaspora Fellowship

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Canadian Society for Immunology Investigator Award

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Black Community Award for Outstanding Achievement

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Health Sciences Graduate Students Association Award

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Ken Hughes Award

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Canadian Institutes of Health Research New Investigator Award

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
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  • 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.