Dr. Vernon Dolinsky

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Vernon Dolinsky is an associate department head professor at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, where he leads research in pharmacology and therapeutics. He is a research scientist and co-lead of the pediatric diabetes research theme at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM). His research primarily focuses on understanding the underlying mechanisms of gestational diabetes and its impact on the developmental origins of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders in youth. By employing a combination of experimental animal models, in vivo imaging, and cutting-edge molecular and biochemical techniques, Dr. Dolinsky aims to uncover new insights into biological processes leading to these conditions, with findings that have the potential to revolutionize therapeutic development. He has received funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research for his work and currently accepts summer, Master’s, and PhD students for mentorship. Dr. Dolinsky holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba, a Master of Science from the same institution, and a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Alberta. He has completed post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Michigan and the University of Alberta.

Research Interests

Awards

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Allen Rouse Career Development Award

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Ken Hughes Young Investigator Award

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University of Manitoba Faculty Association Merit Award

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Dr. J.A. Moorhouse Fellowship Award

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Stewart Whitman-Amgen Young Investigator Award

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+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.