Dr. Naranjan Dhalla

Professor

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Biography

Naranjan Dhalla is a distinguished researcher in experimental cardiology, recognized for his extensive contributions to understanding heart disease. His work has focused on the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in cardiac dysfunction, particularly the roles of oxidative stress and calcium handling in heart cells. He has demonstrated how these factors contribute to conditions like heart failure and diabetic cardiomyopathy. Over his career, Dhalla has been instrumental in identifying new therapeutic targets for heart disease treatment. He graduated with a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh in 1965 and has held prestigious positions, including full professor at the University of Manitoba. He has been a driving force behind major heart research organizations and has published over 800 research papers, receiving more than 30,000 citations. His accolades include numerous honorary doctorates and being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a Member of the Order of Canada. Dhalla remains committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of heart disease through innovative research and education.

Research Interests

Awards

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Honorary Doctorate

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Honorary Doctorate

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Honorary Doctorate

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Honorary Doctor Science

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Honorary Doctor Science

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Fellow

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Order of Manitoba

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Fellow

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Member

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Honorary Doctor Medicine

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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Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.