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Leigh Anne Swayne is a Professor at the University of Victoria in the School of Medical Sciences. Holding a BSc from the University of Guelph and a PhD from the University of Calgary, her research focuses on cell biology with a particular emphasis on neuronal and cardiomyocyte structural and functional plasticity, which pertains to neurodevelopment, neurological diseases, and aging. Her work investigates the underlying factors that regulate cellular plasticity in the brain and heart, exploring disease mechanisms, aging processes, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her key expertise lies in microscopy and protein biochemistry techniques. Swayne's lab investigates the intersection of cellular morphology and communication, focusing on components like the cytoskeleton and ion channels, including pannexins and ion channel-regulating proteins, such as ankyrin-B. She is committed to producing internationally recognized advances in neuroscience knowledge and encourages donations to support her research. For more information, visit her lab's website.
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