Anastassia VoronovaPronouns: she/her
- Faculty: Medicine & Dentistry-Medical Genetics
- Position: Associate Professor
- Research Areas: autoimmune disease, brain and neurological development, mental and behavioural health, model organisms and experimental systems, pharmacology and drug development (drug design/ drug delivery/ drug resistance)
- Research Theme: Children's Health & Well-being, Pregnancy & Developmental Trajectories
Summary:
Voronova lab investigates how neural stem cells build and repair the brain. We investigate how neural stem cells are regulated by interactions with local and distant neighbouring cells, as well as by genes implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders. Our goal is to use the lessons learned from understanding normal brain development and maintenance to design novel therapies for neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders in children and adults.Stories this researcher is featured in:
Tiny models, big impact
In the Stem Cell Core, human cell models help researchers study diseases and create personalized treatments to improve patient outcomes. Facebook
WCHRI member forum highlights future directions and strategic growth
The WCHRI community came together on Feb. 25 to discuss the institute’s evolving research landscape and reflect on a year of significant impact.
WCHRI Town Hall 2025: Strategic initiatives take centre stage
WCHRI showcased its achievements and outlined ambitious plans for the future during its annual town hall meeting on Feb. 12.
Leading nutrition expert aims to help women tip the scales in their favour against cancer
Eight WCHRI members are named new or renewed Canada Research Chairs at the U of A.
New U of A study shows heart-brain connection in KBG syndrome
Promising research has already changed clinical guidelines for patients.
Regenerating the brain one molecule at a time
A WCHRI student works with neuronal stem cells that could help alleviate neurological disorders
Adding molecule to brain could be key to treatment for myelin disorders such as MS, study shows
Increasing the number of well-trained researchers will help address rising rates and health-care costs of kidney disease in Canada.
Researchers take the first steps towards treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders
PhD student unlocks understanding around how neural stem cells can restore proper brain connectivity
Brain molecule helps ‘wake up’ cells that could help tackle MS and similar diseases, study shows
Molecule called fractalkine stimulates creation of myelin-producing brain cells, showing promise for treating certain neurodegenerative disorders.