Dr. Michael De Lisio

Biography

Michael De Lisio is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa. His research interests focus on cellular and molecular exercise physiology, stem cell biology, cancer, cancer therapy, and obesity research. Recent work in his Exercise Regenerative Medicine Lab has explored the mechanisms responsible for the preventative effects of exercise training on colorectal cancer, alongside investigations into how exercise can restore muscle growth and function during cancer therapy. Additionally, he is undertaking projects that examine the mechanisms behind muscle wasting associated with cancer and how dietary factors may enhance the muscle regenerative response in adults suffering from obesity. His lab has received funding from various sources including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the American Institute of Cancer Research. Dr. De Lisio invites interested trainees to apply to join his lab, which is integral to promoting research excellence and supporting academic development in the field of health sciences.

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