Dr. Miguel Quiñones Mateu

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Biography

Miguel E. Quiñones-Mateu is a distinguished faculty member at Western University specializing in the fields of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. With over 25 years of productive research experience in virology across four different countries, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of viral evolution and pathogenesis. His research efforts have particularly excelled in translational research, aiming to develop innovative methodologies and novel antiviral strategies, particularly in vaccine development. His current research focuses on the transmission and pathogenesis of HIV drug-resistant variants, particularly in Africa and the Pacific Islands. Additionally, Dr. Quiñones-Mateu has initiated a program dedicated to virus discovery and viral pandemic preparedness in response to emergent viruses, employing a multidisciplinary approach. He continues to be actively involved in creating broad antigen diversity to develop universal vaccines for both known and novel viruses. He not only leads research initiatives but also provides opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in his laboratory.

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.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.