Dr. John Vessey

Biography

John Vessey is an Assistant Professor in the College of Biological Science at the University of Guelph, where he leads research on the development and function of neurons. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Neuroscience followed by an M.Sc. in Physiology and Biophysics, both from Dalhousie University. Dr. Vessey pursued his Ph.D. at Eberhard Karls University in Tübingen, focusing on the development of hippocampal neurons and discovering mechanisms of RNA localization that affect cellular differentiation. He previously worked in labs at the Hospital for Sick Children, investigating RNA localization in stem cells. Dr. Vessey's research interests span the fields of cellular and molecular neuroscience, with a particular emphasis on mechanisms underlying neural development and synaptic plasticity. He is keen to collaborate and mentor students interested in pursuing research in these areas. His publications have explored topics such as the role of translational regulation in neurogenesis and the mechanisms underlying dendrite morphogenesis.

Research Interests