Molecular & genetic physiology

Investigating underlying causes

Our research teams are making foundational discoveries in molecular and genetic physiology. Using cutting-edge molecular and cellular approaches, we are investigating a number of aspects of physiology and biophysics, as well as dysfunction of these systems in diverse disease states. Current research areas include:

• molecular and cellular biology of ion channels and receptors
  
• lysosomal ion channels/transporters
  
• growth factors, tumour suppressors and cancer
• RNA-directed epigenetic regulation of gene expression
• role of neuropeptide VIP in respiratory diseases
• molecular analysis of cystic fibrosis
• epidemiology of cystic fibrosis in the Maritimes and medication adherence
• protein-protein interactions at retinal synapses

Our team

Melina Agosto
Email: melina.agosto@dal.ca
Phone: 902-706-1292

Valerie Chappe
Email: valerie.chappe@dal.ca
Phone: 902-494-2995

Xianping Dong
Email: xpong@dal.ca
Phone: 902-494-3370

Paul Linsdell
Email: paul.linsdell@dal.ca
Phone: 902-494-2265

Yassine El Hiani
Email: yassine.elhiani@dal.ca
Phone: 902-494-8980