Nova Scotia,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Investigations into the relationship between particular genetic mutations and the onset and advancement of diseases offer healthcare professionals valuable resources to determine optimal treatment approaches. Our current research focuses on:
the molecular and cellular mechanisms of ion channels
lysosomal ion channels and transporters
growth factors, tumor suppressors, and cancer biology
epigenetic gene regulation mediated by RNA
the function of neuropeptide VIP in respiratory conditions
molecular studies of cystic fibrosis
cystic fibrosis prevalence in the Maritimes region and treatment compliance patterns