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Dr. Ana Mendes-Silva is an Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, specializing in biological psychiatry. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, her Master's degree in Genetics, and her Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from top-ranked universities in Brazil. Dr. Mendes-Silva has worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto. As a basic science researcher, she brings a wealth of laboratory experience, focusing on identifying biomarkers associated with psychiatric disorders, particularly those linked to inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Her primary goal is to deepen the understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying mitochondrial dysfunction in mental illnesses, ultimately aiming to develop mitochondria-targeted therapies for affected patients. To achieve this objective, her research program employs a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing genetics, bioinformatics, animal models, and bioengineering. Her research interests include Mitochondrial Genetics, Neuropsychopharmacology, and Translational Medicine.
University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK
Specializing in biological psychiatry and focusing on psychiatric disorders.
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