Lori West

Summary:

The overarching goal of the Transplant Immunology Research Program directed by Dr. West at the University of Alberta is the development of a comprehensive research focus encompassing specific projects related to solid organ transplantation. These projects range from molecular level gene therapy' and cell biology investigations in murine transplant models through to clinical projects that include patient and population outcomes, quality-of-life studies and clinical drug trials. Bi-directional translational research is a crucial component in this regard, bridging the basic laboratory and the clinic. Encompassed within this research focus are key collaborations with the Women and Children's Health Research Institute, the Alberta Transplant Institute, the Alberta Diabetes Institute, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute/Cardiovascular Translational Research Group, the National Institute for Nanotechnology, the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology and other investigators.