Dr. Mathew Diggle

Professor

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Biography

Mathew Diggle has accumulated 25 years of experience in Clinical Microbiology, primarily focusing on rapid/molecular diagnosis of infections, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, and wound infections. His career began with 10 years supporting national reference services in Scotland, and he subsequently moved to Nottingham, England where he held lead consultant and senior leadership roles in Clinical Microbiology Pathology. He has played a critical role in clinical research transformation in microbiology and infectious diseases, working with the National Institute Health Research and the National Pathology Board. Since 2019, he has served as Consultant Clinical Microbiologist with Alberta Precision Laboratories in Canada, leading provincial clinical activities in respiratory infections and directing the Clinical Microbiology Fellowship program at the University of Alberta. Diggle collaborates with national and international microbiology societies to deliver educational tools for developing future leaders in Clinical Microbiology, especially in resource-limited settings. His highlighted research includes various publications relating to the epidemiology and management of infectious diseases, particularly focusing on COVID-19 and diabetic foot infections.

Research Interests

Experience

Consultant Clinical Microbiologist

2019-01-01 — Present

Alberta Precision Laboratories • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Lead a wide range of clinical activities, focusing on provincial responses to respiratory infections.

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management