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Todd Gillis is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph. He specializes in marine biology and has a strong interest in the biochemical and physiological adaptations of vertebrates living in extreme environments. He completed his PhD at Simon Fraser University, studying mechanisms that enable cardiac function in fish at low temperatures. As a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Washington, Dr. Gillis investigated the role of thin filament regulatory proteins in cardiac contractility. His research program at Guelph focuses on vertebrate heart mechanisms, exploring the evolution of protein structure function and its implications for physiological performance. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of protein interactions and adaptations in diverse species, publishing extensively on topics such as hypoxia-induced cardiac remodeling and the effects of environmental stressors on fish physiology. His work has enhanced the fundamental knowledge of how cardiac function is regulated across different vertebrate taxa, particularly under varying environmental conditions.
Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Worked on various projects related to cardiac contractility and protein function in response to physiological challenges.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).