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Keith Pardee is an Associate Professor at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the intersection of synthetic biology and human health. His lab pioneers the development of in vitro devices and host cell-free synthetic gene networks for a variety of applications in the field of human health. Key areas of interest include the creation of molecular diagnostic tools for communicable diseases, such as the Zika virus, as well as advancements in distributed drug manufacturing and regenerative medicine. The goals of his research are centered on overcoming challenges in deploying health technologies, especially in low-resource settings that typically require specialized cold-chain logistics. The Pardee Lab is working on creating biotechnologies that are both accessible and impactful for global health and education. His innovative approach involves programming materials and utilizing cell-free systems for various applications, making health diagnostics and therapeutic agents more affordable and widely distributable. In pursuit of these objectives, Pardee also emphasizes the importance of international collaboration to address environmental and healthcare challenges.
University of Toronto • Toronto, ON
Teaching and conducting research in synthetic biology and its applications in health.
Department of Sociology