Canadian experts in epigenetics are listed below, generally categorized by health / GE3LS relevance. Download this excel spreadsheet to filter by location, affiliation, or areas of expertise. Contact details and institution links are also provided in the spreadsheet.
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- Aging
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Betts, Dean Western University Developmental biology Stem cells Aging Hilliker, Arthur York University Chromatin Transvection Drosophila Kobor, Michael University of British Columbia Environmental epigenetics Population epigenomics Social epigenomics Mallette, Frédérick-Antoine Université de Montréal Chromatin structure Cellular senescence Cancer Mekhail, Karim University of Toronto 3D genome Aging Genome stability Menzies, Keir University of Ottawa NAD+ homeostasis Metabolism Sirtuins Riabowol, Karl University of Calgary Biological aging Cancer Richards, Brent McGill University Bone Epigenomics Aging Endocrinology Stanford, William Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Stem cells Cancer Chromatin Soleimani, Vahab McGill University Muscle Stem Cells Transcriptional regulation Muscle Regeneration
- Cancer
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Affar, El Bachir Centre de recherche Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont Chromatin and Epigenomics DNA repair Cellular signalling Aparicio, Sam University of British Columbia Breast cancer Stem cells Lymphoma Arrowsmith, Cheryl University of Toronto Epigenomics Structural biology Drug discovery Bachvarov, Dimcho Université Laval DNA methylation Ovarian cancer Epithelial–mesenchymal transition Baetz, Kristin Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology Systems biology Acetylation Beischlag, Timothy Simon Fraser University Environmental exposures Endocrine disruption Hypoxia Benchimol, Samuel York University Cell cycle Senescence Apoptosis Berardi, Philip Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Chromatin remodelling Cell cycle control Leukemia Bourque, Guillaume McGill University Bioinformatics Evolutionary biology Epigenomics Brand, Marjorie Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Transcription Hematopoiesis Stem cells Bremner, Rod Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute Cancer epigenetics Retinoblastoma Immune evasion Cellot, Sonia Centre de recherche du CHU Sainte-Justine Stem cells Chromatin methylation Leukemia Cheung, Peter York University Histone modification Histone variants Gene expression regulation Cobb, Jennifer University of Calgary Chromatin remodelling DNA damage Aging Côté, Jacques Laval University Cancer Research Center Histone modifying complexes Readers of Histone marks Genome expression and maintenance Côté, Jocelyn University of Ottawa RNA binding proteins Post-translational modifications Neuromuscular Diseases Couture, Jean-Francois University of Ottawa Leukemia Protein Structure Davie, Jim University of Manitoba Epigenomics Cancer De Carvalho, Daniel University of Toronto Immunotherapy Cancer Stem cells Epigenetic Therapy Dellaire, Graham Dalhousie University Genome instabilty DNA repair Nuclear Organization Desaulniers, Daniel Health Canada Environment epigenetics Cancer epigenetics Dick, Fred Western University Cell cycle Cancer Genome instability Diorio, Caroline Université Laval Breast Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers Dirks, Peter SickKids Research Institute Cancer stem cells Brain tumours Dostie, Josée McGill University 3D genome Chromatin structure Cancer epigenetics Downey, Michael University of Ottawa Non-histone protein acetylation Cellular stress response Proteomics Durocher, Daniel Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute Genome instabilty DNA damage Histone ubiquitylation Durocher, Francine Université Laval Breast Cancer Genetics DNA methylation Eaves, Connie University of British Columbia Stem cells Breast cancer Leukemia Elowe, Sabine Université Laval Mitosis histone modifications Aneuploidy Gallo, Marco University of Calgary Cancer epigenomics Cancer stem cells Chromatin remodelling Gaudreau, Luc Université de Sherbrooke Chromatin remodelling 3D genome Gevry, Nicolas Université de Sherbrooke Histone variants Apoptosis Gibson, Spencer University of Manitoba Apoptosis Leukemia Gingras, Anne-Claude Mount Sinai Hospital Proteomics Cancer Drug resistance He, Hansen Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Cancer Bioinformatics Hendzel, Michael University of Alberta Genome stability DNA repair Hieter, Phil University of British Columbia Chromosomal instability Drug discovery Yeast Hirst, Martin University of British Columbia Epigenomics Method development Cancer Hombach-Klonisch, Sabine University of Manitoba Cancer Chromatin remodeling Chemoresistance Hubbard, Basil University of Alberta Histone acetylation Sirtuins, histone deacetylases Chromatin modifying enzymes Huntsman, David University of British Columbia Ovarian cancer Hereditary cancer Rare cancers Ito, Caryn Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Stem cells Polycomb/chromatin Leukemia Jabado, Nada Montreal Children’s Hospital Pediatric brain cancer Histone variants Epigenomics Jiang, Xiaoyan University of British Columbia Leukemia Stem cells Proteomics Jirik, Frank University of Calgary Skeletal development Metastasis Prions Jones, Steve BC Cancer Agency Bioinformatics Lymphoma Drug discovery Kaern, Mads University of Ottawa Systems biology Drug resistance Transcriptional regulation Karimi, Mahdi University of British Columbia Bioinformatics Data visualisation Cancer Karsan, Aly University of British Columbia Clinical genomics Myeloid cancers Hematopoiesis Kim, Tae-Hee SickKids Research Institute Stem cells Epigenomics Developmental biology Kleinman, Claudia McGill University Bioinformatics Epigenomics Cancer Klonisch, Thomas University of Manitoba Cancer stem cells Drug resistance Metastasis Kovalchuk, Olga University of Lethbridge Cancer epigenomics Cancer treatment epigenenomics Precision medicine Lam, Wan University of British Columbia Cancer progression Lung cancer Lansdorp, Peter University of British Columbia Stem cells Cancer Genomic instability Laskin, Janessa University of British Columbia Clinical oncology Cancer Personalised medicine Lessard, Julie Institut de Recherche en Immunologie et Cancer Stem cells Leukemia Hematopoiesis Li, Qiao University of Ottawa Chromatin dynamics Regenerative medicine Drug development Li, Shawn Western University Signal transduction Drug development Lohnes, David University of Ottawa Developmental biology Colorectal cancer Lorincz, Matt University of British Columbia Repetitive elements Epigenomics Developmental biology Lupien, Mathieu University of Toronto Epigenomics Cancer Functional genomics Mager, Dixie University of British Columbia Repetitive elements Cancer Bioinformatics Mai, Sabine University of Manitoba Oncogenes Chromosome instability Genome organisation Marra, Marco University of British Columbia Lymphoma Epigenomics Cancer McManus, Kirk University of Manitoba Chromosome instability Genome instability Drug discovery Milot, Eric Hospital Maisonneuve-Rosemont Research Center Hematopoiesis Epigenetic reprogramming Leukemia Min, Jinrong University of Toronto Chromatin Signalling Structural biology Drug discovery Muller, William McGill University Breast Cancer Cellular signalling Murphy, Leigh University of Manitoba Breast cancer Drug resistance Biobanking Mymryk, Joe Western University Infectious disease Cancer Oncoviruses Nagy, Andras Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute Stem cells Angiogenesis Methods development Nelson, Chris University of Victoria Histone modifications Yeast genetics Prolyl-isomerases Nielsen, Cydney University of British Columbia Data visualisation Bioinformatics Cancer genomics Nourani, Amine Université Laval Chromatin modulation Transcriptional regulation Parks, Robin Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Virology Gene Therapy Neuromuscular Disorders Penn, Linda Ontario Cancer Institute Oncogenes Tumour metabolism Perkins, Ted Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Bioinformatics Stem cells Machine learning Rabbani, Shafaat McGill University Biomarker discovery Breast cancer Metastasis Ramotar, Dindial Hospital Maisonneuve-Rosemont Research Center Drug resistance Cellular stress response DNA damage Raynal, Noel Centre de recherche du CHU Sainte-Justine Drug discovery Histone modifications Drug mechanisms Robert, François Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal Histone variants Transcriptional regulation Histone chaperones Rodenhiser, David Western University Developmental biology Cancer Environmental exposures Rose, Ann University of British Columbia Proteases Cell cycle control Chromosome stability Rudner, Adam Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology Chromsome dynamics Cell cycle control Yeast Sabloff, Mitchell Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Hematology Leukemia Drug development Sadikovic, Bekim Western University Clinical epigenetics Biomarker discovery Technology development Sauvageau, Guy Université de Montréal Stem cells Leukemia Cancer stem cells Schapira, Matthieu University of Toronto Bioinformatics Computational chemistry Structural genomics Scott, David University of British Columbia Lymphoma Chronic lymphocytic leukemia Gene expression profiling Sinnett, Daniel Centre de recherche du CHU Sainte-Justine Transcription factor Leukemia Pediatrics Steidl, Christian University of British Columbia Lymphoma Biomarker discovery Tumour microenvironment Stirling, Pete University of British Columbia Genome maintenance Genomic instability RNA processing Syzf, Moshe McGill University Epigenomics Cancer Epigenetics DNA methylation Taylor, Michael SickKids Research Institute Cancer epigenomics Pediatric cancer Epigenomics Torchia, Joe Western University Cancer epigenetics Transcriptional regulation Genomic instability Underhill, Alan University of Alberta Cancer epigenetics Histone methylation dynamics Fluorescence microscopy Van Raamsdonk, Catherine University of British Columbia Melanoma Developmental biology Cancer Verreault, Alain Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer DNA repair Chromosome biogenesis Weksberg, Rosanna SickKids Research Institute Epigenomics Growth disorders Neurodevelopmental disorders Weng, Andrew University of British Columbia Lymphoma Hematology Leukemia Wiseman, Sam University of British Columbia Thyroid cancer Endocrine cancer Translational research Witcher, Michael McGill University Cancer Anti-cancer therapeutics Wong, Judy University of British Columbia DNA damage Genome maintenance Drug discovery Wurtele, Hugo Centre de recherche Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont Histone modification DNA damage response Yeast Yang, Xiang-Jiao McGill University Histone modification Stem cells Cell reprogramming Yip, Calvin University of British Columbia Histone modifying complexes Autophagy Structural biology Yip, Stephen University of British Columbia Brain cancers Molecular pathology Neuropathology
- Cardiovascular Disease
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Anene-Nzelu, George Montreal Heart Institute Cardiovascular Burgon, Patrick University of Ottawa Heart Institute Cardiovascular development Cardiogenomic programming Aging Czubryt, Michael University of Manitoba Cardiac muscle Cardiac fibrosis Delgado-Olguin, Paul SickKids Research Institute Cardiovascular development Epigenomics Transcriptional regulation Dixon, Ian University of Manitoba Cardiac fibrosis Cardiac matrix remodelling Gordon, Joseph University of Manitoba Cardiovascular development Muscle development Kirshenbaum, Lorrie University of Manitoba Cardiac muscle Apoptosis Mitochondria McDermott, John York University Cell differentiation Transcription factors Proteomics Megeny, Lynn Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Apoptosis Cell differentiation Paré, Guillaume McMaster Univeristy Epidemiology Chronic disease Biomarker discovery Stewart, Alexandre University of Ottawa Cardiovascular risk factors Stewart, Duncan Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Endothelial factors Angiogenesis Regenerative medicine Suuronen, Erik University of Ottawa Heart Institute Tissue engineering Regenerative medicine Cell-matrix interactions Wang, Jing Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Stem cells Neurogenesis Histone acetyltransferase Zahradka, Peter University of Manitoba Nutrition Drug discovery Metabolism
- Development
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NAME INSTITUTION Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Abouheif, Ehab McGill University Ecology Evolutionary biology Development Ausio, Juan University of Victoria Proteomics Chromatin structure Spermatogenesis Bailey, Janice Université Laval Reproductive biology Sperm Environmental exposures Cox, Brian University of Toronto Stem cells miRNAs Droit, Arnaud Université Laval Computational biology Transcriptomics Big data Drysdale, Thomas Western University Developmental biology Organogenesis Embryology Ellis, James SickKids Research Institute Stem cells Gene therapy iPS cells Francis, Nicole Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montréal Chromatin structure Mitotic heritability Drosophila Grigliatti, Thomas University of British Columbia Imprinting Chromatin structure Proteomics Hardy, Daniel Western University Fetal programming Nuclear receptors Histone modification Hoodless, Pamela University of British Columbia Developmental biology Organogenesis Stem cells Hussein, Samer Université Laval Stem Cells Bioinformatics Transcriptomics Kimmins, Sarah McGill University Epigenomics Environmental exposures Lefebvre, Louis University of British Columbia Imprinting Developmental biology Epigenetic silencing Liu, Michelle (XiaoQing) University of Manitoba Twin epigenetics Autism Pre/perinatal exposures McGraw, Serge Centre de recherche du CHU Sainte-Justine Embryogenesis Developmental disorders In utero exposures Meneghini, Marc University of Toronto Cell differentiation Yeast epigenetics Sporoptosis Mitchell, Jennifer University of Toronto 3D genome Chromatin structure Stem cells Oberlander, Tim University of British Columbia Prenatal exposure Pharmacoepidemiology Developmental disabilities Provencal, Nadine Simon Fraser University Epigenomics Early life stress exposures Developmental trajectories of health and diseases Robert, Claude Université Laval Development Reproduction Epigenomics Robinson, Wendy University of British Columbia Placental development In utero exposures Developmental biology Rossant, Janet SickKids Research Institute Stem cells Rossi, Fabio University of British Columbia Chromatin organisation Stem cells Hematopoiesis Simard, Martin Université Laval Noncoding RNA C. elegans Genetics Sirard, Marc-André Université Laval Reproductive biology Assisted reproductive technology Sloboda, Debbie McMaster Univeristy Perinatal programming Maternal nutrition Reproduction Trasler, Jacquetta McGill University Epigenomics Developmental biology Imprinting Walker, Mark Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Perinatology Population health Health services research Weaver, Ian Dalhousie University Perinatal programming Neurobehavioural epigenetics Early life experience
- Drug Development
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Dick, John Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Stem cells Hematopoiesis Leukemia Frankel, Adam University of British Columbia Pharmacology Drug development Lakowski, Ted University of Manitoba Histone modification Epigenetic enzymes Epigenetic cancer treatment Nislow, Corey University of British Columbia Drug discovery Drug characterisation Chemical genomics Vedadi, Masoud University of Toronto Drug discovery Protein Target Characterization lead molecule Characterization
- Epigenomics
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Name Institute Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Bilodeau, Steve Université Laval Gene Regulation Chromosome architecture Cancer Campos, Eric SickKids Research Institute Epigenetic inheritance Chromatin biology Biochemistry Carreno, Sebastien Université de Montréal Claycomb, Julie University of Toronto RNA interference Small RNAs Transgenerational epigenetics Fillingham, Jeffrey Ryserson University Chromatin assembly histone modifications Greenwood, Celia Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research Statistical methods in epigenetics Howe, LeAnn University of British Columbia Histone modification Yeast genetics Ioshikhes, Ilya Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology Bioinformatics Transcription factors Chromatin Joly, Yann McGill University Ethics Labbé, Catherine CHU Sainte-Justine Lambert, Jean-Phillipe Université Laval Transcription Proteomics Epigenetic regulators Organ, Michael York University Pastinen, Tomi McGill University Epigenomics Complex trait genetics Population variation Prefontaine, Gratien Simon Fraser University Cell differentiation Transcriptional regulation Schulte, Trish University of British Columbia Evolution Comparative physiology Comparative genomics Tanny, Jason McGill University Histone modification Transcriptional regulation Weiss, Sam University of Calgary Yankulov, Krassimir University of Guelph Telomere Position Effect Gene silencing Chromatin Assembly
- Genetic Disorders
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Berube, Nathalie Western University Developmental biology Chromatin structure Neurobiology Brown, Carolyn University of British Columbia X chromosome inactivation Epigenetic silencing Regulatory RNA Campeau, Philippe University of Montreal Genetic diseases affecting histone acetylation Genetic diseases affecting the Swi-SNF complex Hall, Judith University of British Columbia Clinical genetics Birth defects Inheritance Keijzer, Richard University of Manitoba Surgery Congenital abnormalities Lung development Pearson, Christopher SickKids Research Institute Trinucleotide repeat instability Huntington's disease Myotonic dystrophy Wasserman, Wyeth University of British Columbia Bioinformatics Transcription factors Regulatory elements Wilson, Michael SickKids Research Institute Comparative genomics Epigenomics Functional Genomics - Infectious Disease
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Barreiro, Luis Centre de recherche du CHU Sainte-Justine Evolution Immunology Cowen, Leah University of Toronto Fungal pathogens Microbiomics Drug development Foster, Leonard University of British Columbia Proteomics Infectious disease Fradet-Turcotte, Amélie Laval University Cancer Research Center Human papillomavirus Genomic instability HPV-positive cancer Golshani, Ashkan Carleton University Functional genomics Proteomics Microbiology Sadowski, Ivan University of British Columbia HIV T cells Immunology Su, Ruey-Chyi University of Manitoba Immunology Influenza HIV Ting, Joseph University of British Columbia Neonatology Infectious disease Drug resistance
- Mental Health
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Bombay, Amy Dalhousie University Aboriginal health Mental health Childhood trauma Booij, Linda Concordia University Psychology Neurology Stress Greenshaw, Andy University of Alberta Psychiatry Neuroscience Substance abuse Kieffer, Brigitte McGill University Addiction Mood disorders Pain Kingston, Dawn University of Alberta Mental health Pregnancy McGowan, Patrick University of Toronto Scarborough Environmental epigenetics Developmental biology Neurobiology Meaney, Michael McGill University Epigenomics Neuroscience Maternal care Mostafavi, Sara University of British Columbia Computational biology Regulatory networks Complex traits Petronis, Art Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Epigenomics Psychiatric disorders Neuroscience Turecki, Gustavo Douglas Mental Health University Institute Suicide Depressive disorders Neurobiology
- Metabolic
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Asselin, Claude Université de Sherbrooke Histone and protein acetylation Gene expression
Intestinal epithelium Devlin, Angela University of British Columbia Nutrigenomics Epigenomics Metabolomics Gibson, Bill University of British Columbia Weaver syndrome, Cohen-Gibson syndrome and human disorders of the PRC2 complex Obesity Appetite Grundberg, Elin McGill University Epigenomics Complex trait genetics Metabolic disease Hoffman, Brad University of British Columbia Endocrine pancreas function Chromatin remodelling factors Developmental biology Levy, Émile University of Montreal Gastrointestinal function Metabolic disorders Inflammatory bowel disease Pin, Christopher Western University Transcriptional regulation Developmental biology Cancer Rayner, Katey University of Ottawa miRNA Obesity Atherosclerosis Schultz, Michael University of Alberta Epigenomics Nutrition Histone modification Vohl, Marie-Claude Université Laval Nutrition Metabolic disorders
- Muscular Disorders
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Blais, Alexandre University of Ottawa Myogenesis Chromatin structure Cell cycle control Dilworth, Jeffrey Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Histone Modifying Enzymes Myogenesis Stem cells Jasmin, Bernard University of Ottawa Cell signalling Neurology Kothary, Rashmi Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Cytoskeleton Neurodegeneration Rudnicki, Michael Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Stem Cells Myogenesis Warman Chardon, Jodi Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Rare myopathies Genetic disorders Neuromuscular Diseases
- Neurodegenerative Disorders
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NAME INSTITUTION Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Albensi, Benedict University of Manitoba Memory Molecular Neuroscience Dementia Cynader, Max University of British Columbia Neuroscience Cancer Developmental biology Gosselin, David Université Laval Epigenomics Microglia Central Nervous System Gibbings, Derrick University of Ottawa Extracellular RNA RNA silencing Retrotransposons Goldowitz, Daniel University of British Columbia Developmental biology Addiction Autism Greenblatt, Jack University of Toronto Proteomics Microbiology Transcription Gsponer, Joerg University of British Columbia Computational biology Cancer Protein structure Kramer, Jamie Western University Neuroepigenetics Learning and Memory Neuronal Development Picketts, David Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Neural development Intellectual disabilities Rajcan-Separovic, Evica University of British Columbia Intellectual disability Reproductive disorders Chromosome instability Rastegar, Mojgan University of Manitoba Brain development DNA methylation Stem Cells Rouleau, Guy McGill University Genomics Neurological disorders Psychiatric disorders Slack, Ruth University of Ottawa Neural regeneration Stem cells Brain injury Simpson, Elizabeth University of British Columbia Eye disorders Spinal cord disorders Gene therapy Zovkic, Iva University of Toronto Mississauga Learning and memory Neurobiology Behavioural neuroscience - Other
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Bernatsky, Sasha McGill University Epidemiology Rheumatology Cancer Bouchard, Luigi Université de Sherbrooke Cardiovascular disease Diabetes In utero exposures Boycott, Kym Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute Disease biomarkers Rare diseases Pediatrics Lathrop, Mark McGill University Genomics Statistical genetics Complex disorders Lewis, Suzanne University of British Columbia Autism spectrum disorders Intellectual disabilities Neurodevelopment McGavock, Jonathan University of Manitoba Pediatrics Chronic disease Epigenetic biomarkers Namaka, Michael University of Manitoba Multiple sclerosis Neuropathic pain syndromes Dorsal root ganglia Richard, Stéphane Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research Arginine methylation RNA binding proteins DNA damage Stone, Laura McGill University Pain Neurobiology Intervertebral discs - Respiratory Disease
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Baglole, Carolyn McGill University Respiratory health Genetics Toxicology Brauer, Michael University of British Columbia Air pollution Environmental exposures Transportation Carlsten, Chris University of British Columbia Air pollution Environmental exposures Immunology Daley, Denise University of British Columbia Epigenomics Epidemiology Asthma Halayko, Andrew University of Manitoba Airway smooth muscle Stem cells Asthma Jones, Meaghan University of Manitoba Asthma, diabetes Environmental Epigenetics Prenatal exposures Lavoie, Pascal University of British Columbia Neonatology Immunology Bronchopulmonary dysplasia Laprise, Catherine Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Asthma Allergies - Tecnhnology Development
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Name Institution Expertise 1 Expertise 2 Expertise 3 Hansen, Carl University of British Columbia Single cell genomics Method development Hoffman, Michael Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Functional genomics Bioinformatics Machine learning Hu, Pingzhao University of Manitoba Bioinformatics Statistical genetics Epigenomics
