Professor Dr. Robert Cumming

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Biography

Robert C. Cumming leads the Cumming Laboratory at Western University, focusing on the changes in brain metabolism and antioxidant defense as they relate to aging and neurodegenerative disorders. His research aims to understand the age-dependent alterations in metabolic and antioxidant enzyme activities contributing to conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease. The lab also investigates the effects of experimentally manipulated metabolism on stem cell differentiation, both in vitro and in vivo, while exploring the reprogramming of somatic cells into induced pluripotent stem cells. Cumming’s work is pivotal in bridging the gaps between aging and these critical neurodegenerative conditions, with implications for future therapeutic strategies.

Research Interests

Brain Metabolism Antioxidant Defense Aging Neurodegenerative Disorders Alzheimer's Disease Huntington's Disease Stem Cell Differentiation Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

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

  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)

Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.