معرفی
Ian Dixon is a Professor in the Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. He serves as Department Head and Principal Investigator at the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Research Centre.
Education
- Postdoctoral fellow in Medicine (Cardiology), University of Toronto (1992)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology, University of Manitoba (1990)
- Master of Science in Physiology, University of Manitoba (1987)
- Bachelor of Zoology (Honours), University of Manitoba (1984)
Research Focus
Dr. Dixon investigates signaling pathways responsible for cardiac fibrosis in heart failure, particularly the roles of Smad proteins and their endogenous inhibitors (e.g., SKI, Smad7) in fibroblast activity. His lab studies autophagy/apoptosis mechanisms in cardiac myofibroblasts and explores bioengineered ECM scaffolds for living valve leaflet regeneration.
Scientific Awards
- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba Robert E. Beamish Memorial Award (2002, 2007)
- Myles Robinson Heart Health Scholarship
- Fellow of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences (FIACS)
Advising and Grants
Dr. Dixon has supervised 37 graduated and currently supervises 4 graduate students. He has held prestigious fellowships and grants from CIHR, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Manitoba Health Research Council, and other national/international institutions.
Labs and Teams
He leads research at the Molecular Cardiology lab within the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface Research Centre, collaborating with experts like Drs. Wayne Giles, Boris Hinz, and Francesco Ramirez. His lab employs techniques such as primary myofibroblast culture, viral gene manipulation, and inducible knockout mouse models.
