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Changiz Taghibiglou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology at the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on excitotoxicity-induced neuronal apoptosis, particularly in contexts such as stroke and neurodegenerative diseases. He investigates the roles of lipid rafts and neuronal receptor signaling in cellular processes, with specific emphasis on lipid neurobiology and brain insulin signaling pathways. In addition to his work on cellular and molecular mechanisms related to traumatic brain injury and concussion, Taghibiglou designs bioactive short peptides and examines biomarkers associated with these injuries. He holds a Pharm. D. from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and a PhD in Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Toronto. His post-doctoral research was conducted at the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of British Columbia, contributing significantly to the field of neuroscience.
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