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Alexandra Pettit is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the Department of Biology, Carleton University. With a Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa, she specializes in biochemistry and neuroscience. Her research historically focused on the brain's regenerative capacity and the role of inhibitor apoptosis proteins in neurodegenerative diseases. Over the past ten years, she has dedicated her career to education, developing and delivering courses in biochemistry, biology, and neuroscience through a student-centered and evidence-based approach. Alexandra is passionate about creating teaching resources that support active learning and integrate core disciplinary concepts with scientific skills development. She teaches various courses including Cellular Biochemistry and Experimental Biochemistry, and has published multiple conference proceedings aimed at improving the teaching of molecular biology.
Includes MEng and MASc options.