Dr. Martin Petkovich

Biography

Martin Petkovich is a Professor in the School of Medicine at Queen's University. His research focuses on the metabolism of Vitamin D and its signaling pathways, which regulate critical physiological processes during development and adulthood. He investigates the interactions between Vitamin D and specific nuclear receptors that regulate transcription of genes involved in fundamental cellular processes such as cell proliferation, cell differentiation, and programmed cell death. Petkovich’s work highlights the distinct functions of Vitamin D while also exploring overlapping functions in various disease states. He is actively involved in developing therapeutic agents aimed at modifying Vitamin D signaling in chronic conditions such as kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.

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