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Dr. Sarah Hughes is an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta in the Department of Cell Biology. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and focuses her research on cellular mechanisms that regulate cell polarity, proliferation, and differentiation. Her research seeks to understand the dysregulation of these processes that lead to developmental disorders and cancers, particularly using Drosophila melanogaster as a genetic model. Key areas of interest include epithelial cell polarity, neural stem cells, tumor suppressor proteins, and the pathways that govern cancer development and associated genetic disorders. Through her work, she employs molecular biology techniques, advanced microscopy, and proteomic analyses to explore protein interactions and signaling pathways vital for understanding disease etiology. Hughes actively engages in significant research projects related to Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and Schwannomatosis, contributing to the broader understanding of these hereditary conditions affecting the nervous system.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, Alberta
Teaching and conducting research in the field of cell biology focusing on the molecular regulation of cell processes.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management