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Lara K. Mahal is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta and holds the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Glycomics. She has made significant contributions to chemical biology and systems biology. Mahal's research focuses on understanding glycome dynamics through systems-based approaches, pioneering techniques like lectin microarray technology which assists in profiling glycosylation in complex samples. Her work has unveiled critical insights into cancer metastasis and the host response to pathogens, particularly through the regulation of microRNA and noncoding RNA's influence on protein expression. Mahal was previously affiliated with New York University and the University of Texas at Austin. She is a recipient of numerous awards including the Arnold Mabel Beckman Foundation Fellowship and the NSF Career Award. Throughout her career, Mahal has published extensively in notable journals, contributing to significant advancements in glycomics and chemical biology, with a particular emphasis on understanding complex biological interactions and responses.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Joining as the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Glycomics.
New York University • New York, NY, USA
Served as a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX, USA
Started independent position after postdoctoral fellowship.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management