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Professor Christopher Brett, PhD, is a faculty member at Concordia University, serving as Co-Director of the Centre for Microscopy and holding a Canada Research Chair. His research focuses on fundamental lysosome biology and its role in aging, as well as therapeutic applications of engineered extracellular vesicles. He utilizes yeast models to investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning lysosome biology and contribute to understanding age-related diseases. His lab employs synthetic biology and advanced microscopy to explore these topics, asserting the potential of extracellular vesicles in mediating intercellular communication and their significance in various physiological processes. His selected publications contribute to the understanding of cargo transport in lysosomes and highlight the innovative approaches taken in his lab to address complex biological questions concerning health and disease.
Concordia University • Montreal, QC, Canada
Leads research and academic programs in the Department of Biology, focusing on lysosome biology and extracellular vesicles.
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