Professor Dr. Andrew Simmonds

Biography

Andrew Simmonds is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on the regulation of cell division and differentiation, particularly utilizing Drosophila genetics and live-cell imaging techniques to explore cellular processes. His work includes studying peroxisome disorders and the mechanisms underlying lipid metabolism in cells, which are critical in understanding various diseases linked to these cellular organelles. Simmonds has published extensively on the roles of Vestigial-like proteins in muscle cell fate and gene regulation pathways affecting cellular activity. Additionally, his lab investigates the impact of nutrient storage and the cellular factors involved in lipid droplet regulation. Simmonds’ research contributes significantly to insights on how these processes translate to mammalian cells, with implications for human health.

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