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Dr. Myriam Hemberger is a Professor at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine. Her research focuses on developmental biology, particularly in the context of placenta-related complications during pregnancy such as pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and preterm birth. She aims to improve understanding of the fundamental causes leading to these complications, which remain poorly understood. With significant advancements in obstetrics related to placental biology, her work specifically addresses disorders particularly prevalent in obese and older mothers, highlighting the key issues of maternal and infant mortality and long-lasting predispositions to disease. Dr. Hemberger works at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) where she is establishing new cellular models to study the early stages of pregnancy, employing placenta-derived stem cell organoid models. These innovative approaches, termed 'organ dish approaches', help overcome ethical and practical challenges in studying these developmental stages that are notoriously difficult to analyze.
Cumming School of Medicine • Calgary
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.