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Alisa Piekny is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Concordia University and serves as the Associate Dean for Research Infrastructure in the School of Health. She holds a PhD from the University of Calgary and has completed postdoctoral work at the Institute of Molecular Pathology in Vienna, Austria, and the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on cell division, migration, gene editing, cancer, and drug discovery, particularly the role of the cytoskeleton in these processes. Piekny employs cultured human cells and iPSC model systems to explore the molecular mechanisms underlying cytokinesis. She collaborates with various groups to innovate delivery methods for diagnostic tools and to develop anti-cancer therapies. Her work is notably supported by funding from NSERC and FRQ-NT, and she has contributed to numerous publications in leading scientific journals, advancing the understanding of cell biology and cancer treatment.
Concordia University • Montreal, QC
Teaching and conducting research in the field of biology with a focus on cell division and cancer.
Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.