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Isabella Caniggia is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a Senior Investigator at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital at the University of Toronto. She received her MD cum laude from the University of Siena, Italy, and completed her residency training in Pediatrics at the University of Perugia, Italy. She underwent research training at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where she obtained her PhD from the University of Parma, Italy. Dr. Caniggia is internationally recognized for her work on molecular mechanisms that regulate normal placental development and diseases such as preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Her research focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern placental development and the etiology of pregnancy-associated pathologies, aiming to develop new diagnostic tests and potential therapeutic strategies. Among her notable research contributions are discoveries related to HIF-1α and TGFβ3 signaling pathways in the context of placental disorders. She has received several honors, including the Ontario Women’s Health CIHR/IGR Mid-Career Award and the Castellucci Award, showcasing her outstanding research achievements in human placental development. Dr. Caniggia holds four patents related to diagnostic markers for preeclampsia and IUGR.
Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital • Toronto, ON
Leading research on cellular and molecular mechanisms of placental development.
University of Toronto • Toronto, ON
Teaching and conducts research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Department of Sociology