Dr. Richard Wilson

Professor

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Biography

Richard James Alfred Wilson is a Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, and a researcher at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from the University of Glasgow and a B.Sc. (Honors) in Neurobiology from the University of Sussex. His research focuses on understanding cardiorespiratory control through neuronal circuits and cellular sensors, investigating the roles of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in respiratory rhythm generation and chemosensitivity. Prof. Wilson's work includes studying various medical conditions such as asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, and POTS, aiming to develop novel therapeutic strategies. He has also contributed to comparative physiology research across species from lungfish to humans, particularly in high-altitude environments. He has received multiple nominations for teaching awards at the University of Calgary and has been recognized as an AIHS Senior Scholar. Prof. Wilson is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Aazein Tx Inc., focusing on new pharmaceutical therapies for asthma.

Research Interests

Awards

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Killam McCaig Teaching Award

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Killam McCaig Teaching Award

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Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Award

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AIHS Senior Scholar

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AHFMR Scholar

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CIHR/HS New Investigator

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Thematic Symposium Circulatory & Respiratory Health Award

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Luciano Morasca Young Scientist Award

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.