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Heather Durham

Academic title(s): 

Professor Emerita and Professor Post-Retirement

Heather Durham
Branch: 
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Department: 
Neurology and Neurosurgery
Areas of expertise: 
  • Motor Neuron Disorders
  • Epigenetics
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Stress Responses
  • Therapeutics
Biography: 

Dr. Heather Durham obtained her Honours BSc in Physiology and Pharmacology and MSc in Pharmacology from the University of Western Ontario and PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Alberta. After postdoctoral studies in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics of 91直播, she continued studies at The Neuro, joining the faculty and achieving the rank of Professor. She is currently Professor Emerita with a post-retirement position. Her laboratory has focused on the study of motor neuron diseases and other rare disorders, including ARSACS. Administratively, Dr. Durham has held several positions at 91直播 related to graduate education and lab safety. She has been highly involved with charitable organizations, professional societies and government agencies, including the ALS Society of Canada, ALS BC, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Society of Toxicology of Canada, and the Biological Chemical Defence Review Committee for the Department of National Defence.

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