Dr. Shadi Jafari

Professor

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Biography

Shadi Jafari is a Principal Research Engineer at Linköping University, specializing in the investigation of sex differences in immune responses, particularly focusing on how the X chromosome's epigenetic regulation shapes these differences. Shadi has a background in medicine from Tehran and earned a PhD in Neurobiology at Linköping University. His doctoral research explored the genes and chromatin structure that govern neuronal identity and development in Drosophila insects. Currently, as a Senior Research Engineer, Shadi leads an ERC-funded project examining the impact of X-chromosome inactivation on sex differences in immunity. His long-term goal is to uncover how chromatin and X-linked gene activity influence immunity, neurodevelopment, and aging.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.