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Denise Hemmings obtained her PhD in Medical Microbiology and Immunology in 2001. She is a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Her research is focused on the impact of chronic cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, Herpesvirus, and breast cancer on metabolic and vascular dysfunction related to aging. Dr. Hemmings' laboratory investigates the dual vascular functions of sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), a bioactive lipid involved in pregnancy, particularly its role in endothelial permeability and vascular tone regulation. She explores how S1P-mediated adaptations during pregnancy can be disrupted by factors such as elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines, leading to complications like preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction. Dr. Hemmings has been awarded grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and has trained over 60 students at various educational levels. She is also involved in promoting women in science, engineering, and technology careers through connections with WISEST and serves on several student advisory committees, reviewing journals and funding applications.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management