0000-0003-2759-0664 About
Dr. Jude Ezeh Uzonna is a Professor in the Departments of Immunology, Pathology, and Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, where he also serves as Vice Dean (Research) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with distinction from the University of Nigeria and his Ph.D. from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, followed by postdoctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
A former Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Investigator and Research Manitoba Chair Professor in Infection and Immunity, Dr. Uzonna’s research focuses on elucidating the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating immune responses to infectious diseases, particularly those caused by protozoan parasites. His laboratory investigates the host–parasite interactions that determine the induction, maintenance, and loss of protective immunity, with the goal of developing effective vaccines and immunization strategies. In parallel, his group explores immunomodulatory pathways underlying the pathophysiology of sepsis and septic shock. His research is currently supported by CIHR and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Dr. Uzonna has published over 120 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals and has presented his work at numerous national and international conferences. He has received multiple academic, research, teaching, and community awards, including the Canadian Society for Immunology (CSI) Investigator Award, CIHR New Investigator Award, Ken Hughes Award for Outstanding Achievement in Biomedical Research, Faculty of Graduate Studies Outstanding Mentorship Award, and the Manitoba Black Community Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mentorship and Education.
He serves or has served on the editorial boards of leading journals such as The Journal of Immunology, Infection and Immunity, Frontiers in Immunology, Immunology and Cell Biology, and PLoS Pathogens. He is an experienced grant reviewer and has served or currently serving on several grant agencies including CIHR, NSERC, FRSQ, European Union, etc. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity.
Dr. Uzonna is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Immunologists, American Society for Microbiology, and the Canadian Society for Immunology. Over his career, he has mentored numerous graduate and postdoctoral trainees, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in academia, research, and biotechnology.
Employment
Employment history is unavailable.
Education
Education history is unavailable.
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications
Publications are unavailable.