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ALBERT, Paul R. »


Paul R. ALBERT

CIHR/Novartis Michael Smith Chair in Neuroscience
Full professor
Faculty of Medicine
Medicine

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Office: 613-562-5800 (8307)
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Our research addresses the role of the serotonin and dopamine systems in Depression, Anxiety, and Schizophrenia.  In particular, our research focuses on genetic and environmental factors (such as early or late life stress) that determine the activity of these systems and the implications for brain function and behavior. We have identified specific gene polymorphisms, gene regulators and epigenetic alterations caused by stress that increase the risk of mental illness and affect the response to antidepressant treatments.  Our current research is to develop animal models of these genetic alterations to identify their role in susceptibility to mental illness and as models to develop new treatments to attenuate the effects of stress, anxiety, or depression.

Other area of expertise: Mental Retardation

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BELL, John »


John Bell

Senior Scientist
Full professor
Faculty of Medicine
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology

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Office: 613-737-7700 (70333)
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My lab is defining at the molecular level, the differences between normal and tumour tissues. Our plan is to develop novel cancer therapeutics that target tumour tissue but do not harm normal tissue. We are developing viruses that can infect and kill tumour cells but do not infect normal cells. These viruses are called Oncolytic Viruses

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GRAY, Douglas »


Douglas Gray

Senior Scientist
Full professor
Faculty of Medicine
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology

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Office: 613-737-7700 x70331
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My laboratory studies the molecular biology of aging and diseases associated with aging (neurodegenerative diseases and cancer). Our primary focus is on the role of declining protein degradation efficiency in aging. Our research makes extensive use of transgenic mouse models, cell culture systems, and live cell imaging.

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HOLCIK, Martin »


Associate professor
Faculty of Medicine
Pediatrics

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Office: 613-738-3207
Home: 613-729-3414
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Regulation of protein synthesis; cap-independent translation, in apoptosis and cancer. Control at the level of protein synthesis; rapid responses to changes in physiological conditions; control of cell death and survival.

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LANEUVILLE, Odette »


Assistant professor
Faculty of Medicine
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology

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Office: 613-562-5800 (8402)
Home: 613-739-7435
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Cyclooxygenase enzyme, which is the target of aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs, at the molecular level.

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MCKAY, Bruce C. »


Scientist, Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre
Assistant professor
Faculty of Medicine

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Office: 613-737-7700 (5-6166)
Home: 613-841-1506
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Role of DNA damage response pathways in tumorigenesis and cancer therapy. Studying the cellular response to DNA damage. Development of gene therapy strategies for the treatment of cancer.

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SHEHATA, Marlene Fouad »


Prof., Pharmacist and PhD candidate in Genetics of Cardiovascular Diseases
Part-time professor
Faculty of Health Sciences
Medicine

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Office: 613-255-5476
Cell: 613-255-5476
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My main field of research is targeting the salt-sensitive high blood pressure. This particular kind of high blood pressure has been connected with a genetic component that is inherited from parents to offspring and that is usually exacerbated by high salt-intake. As a Geneticist Candidate and a Pharmacist, I am investigating the genes that might be involved in transmitting that genetic form of high blood pressure.

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