Dr. Peter Ainsworth

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter Ainsworth is an Adjunct Professor and Clinical Biochemist in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Western University. He obtained his MBChB from the National University of Ireland and his PhD from the University of Sheffield, U.K. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. His clinical activities involve overseeing the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory and consulting at the Cancer Genetics Clinic. Ainsworth is actively involved in research related to hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes, focusing on breast and ovarian cancer. He works on significant studies that investigate genetic and non-genetic determinants of breast cancer risk, specifically BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers. He collaborates with notable researchers including Dr. Steven Narod and Dr. Peter Rogan among others, and his research is supported by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Ainsworth's contributions to the field are recognized through his involvement in leading-edge research in cancer genetics, and his work plays a critical role in the understanding and management of hereditary cancer risks.

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.
Application Checklist
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.