Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology (BMI) and PRISM Research Centre Combined Seminar

"Acute Intermittent Hypoxia as a strategy to enhance the intrinsic repair capacity in MS – hope is on the horizon"

presenter:

Dr. Valerie Verge(PhD)
Professor
Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology 
University of Saskatchewan

Dr. Valerie Verge is a neuroscientist, a USask Distinguished Professor and Distinguished Researcher and Director of the CoM Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Centre located in Saskatoon City Hospital. Her longstanding research program focusses on nervous system repair and developing strategies that significantly enhance the ability of the nervous system to repair itself using preclinical peripheral nerve injury and MS models. Her many distinctions include being an MRC Scholar, President of the Canadian Association for Neuroscience, the 2019 MS Canada Women against MS honouree, receiving the 2025 AFMC scientist and being named to Stanford University’s list of 2% most highly cited scientists worldwide. She is also a strong advocate for neuroscience research and a committed mentor.

Event Details

When:
Time:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Location:
HLTH GB06