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Dr. David Olson is an adjunct professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Alberta, where he focuses on preterm birth and associated inflamed tissues. He researches the clinical signs of labor and is particularly interested in the inflammatory pathways that contribute to preterm birth. His lab has developed diagnostic strategies, including a patented bioassay for detecting activation in peripheral leukocytes related to preterm labor. This diagnostic tool has shown a positive predictive value greater than 90% in pilot studies. Olson also investigates the effects of prenatal maternal stress on delivery timing, exploring the physiological and behavioral impacts on both mothers and offspring. His work examines various stressors and their relationship to pregnancy outcomes over multiple generations. He aims to develop therapeutic strategies targeting upstream regulators of inflammation, collaborating with the University of Montreal to explore innovative treatments for preterm labor.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management