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Oana Birceanu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Western University. She obtained her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Wilfrid Laurier University, focusing on Integrative Biology and Fish Physiology. Birceanu earned her PhD from the University of Waterloo, specializing in Animal Biology, which introduced her to molecular biology and epigenetics in aquaculture. Following her doctorate, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Wilfrid Laurier University where she investigated the mode of action of pesticides on fish and non-target organisms. Her post-doctoral research expanded at McMaster University, where she studied the effects of the type II diabetes drug metformin, supported by an NSERC post-doctoral fellowship. Birceanu is passionate about both teaching and research, aiming to instill a love of science in her students and to support their growth as scientists. She supervises undergraduate research projects and emphasizes critical thinking and inquisitive learning in her teaching. Her research interests include toxicology, physiology, and the impacts of environmental contaminants on aquatic life.
Western University • London, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and researching in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.