Dr. Prashen Chelikani

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Prashen Chelikani is currently the associate dean (research) at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, where he also serves as a professor in the Department of Oral Biology. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Chelikani’s research focuses on the biology of bitter taste receptors and their role in oral and extraoral tissues. His long-term goal is to decipher the mechanisms behind taste signal termination and the implications of T2R-mediated interactions in pathophysiological conditions, including cystic fibrosis and other autoimmune responses. His research has led to 45 peer-reviewed publications specifically concerning T2R biology, contributing to a total of 80 publications throughout his academic career. He is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and has received several awards for his contributions to the fields of microbiology and health sciences. Notable among his achievements are the Fellow designation from the Royal Society of Biology and the Exceptional Achievement Award from the University of Manitoba.

Research Interests

Bitter Taste Receptor Biology Oral Health Taste Signal Mechanisms Cystic Fibrosis G Protein-Coupled Receptors Oral Microbiome Taste Signaling

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB

Conducts research and teaches in the Department of Oral Biology.

Awards

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Fellow

2023-01-01
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Exceptional Achievement

2019-01-01
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Ed Kroeger Mentorship Award

2015-01-01
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Merit Award

2013-01-01
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Allen Rouse Basic Science Career Award

2016-01-01
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New Investigator Award

2013-01-01

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+)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.