Research Associate

Sheena (Xin) Fang (fangxin@ualberta.ca)

Training
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Post Doctoral Fellow: Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, 2001

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Medical Sciences
1994 - 1999

Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, P.R. China
Specialization Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology
1984 - 1991

Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai, P.R.China
Degree: Bachelor of Medicine (M.D.)
1979 - 1984

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Nardhy Gomez-Lopez (gomezlop@ualberta.ca)

Project
Preterm Birth & Inflammation in the rat model. Evaluation of uterine activation for labour: Leukocyte recruitment, invasion, adherence and activation.

Training
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Post Doctoral Fellow: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
2009-Present

National School of Biological Sciences - IPN, Mexico City
Degree: Doctor in Chemical-Biological Sciences (Ph.D.)
2006 - 2009

National School of Biological Sciences - IPN, Mexico City
Degree: Master in Chemical-Biological Sciences (M.Sc.)
2004 - 2005

National School of Biological Sciences - IPN, Mexico City
Degree: Chemical Bacteriologist Parasitologist (Bachelor)
1998 – 2003

Center for Science and Technology Studies – IPN, Mexico City
Degree: Clinical Laboratory Technician
1995 – 1998

Graduate Student

Inge Christiaens (inge@ualberta.ca)

Project
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Chronic Maternal Stress in the Etiology of Spontaneous Preterm Birth

Training
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Candidate, Physiology
2005 - Present

University of Maastricht, The Netherlands
Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
1999 - 2005

Scholarships
2008 - Present: Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Full-time Studentship
2005 - Present: CIHR Strategic Training Program in
Maternal, Fetal and Newborn Health
2006: Provost Doctoral Entrance Award

Graduate Student

Chen (Deborah) Xu (cx3@ualberta.ca)

Project
The Mechanisms of Uterine Activation for Labour: Interactions between Corticotropin-releasing Hormone and Prostaglandins

Training
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada and Shanghai Second Millitary Medical University, Shanghai, China
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Candidate, Physiology
2010 - Present

Shanghai Second Millitary Medical University, Shanghai, China
Degree: Master, Physiology
2007 - 2010

Scholarships
2010 - Second Military Medical University Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Experience
2009 - Second Military Medical University Prize for Excellent Graduate Student Dissertation
2007 - University of Qingdao Honor Award for being active in Social Affairs and Excellent Academic Experience
2007 - University of Qingdao Outstanding Graduation Thesis

International Student

Satomi Tanaka (satomi1@ualberta.ca)

Project
Inflammatory mediators and uterine activation protein in preterm birth

Training
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Juntendo University Hospital, Japan
Degree: Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology
2007~ 2009

Saitama Red Cross Hospital, Japan
Degree: Residency
2005~2007

Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
Degree: Medical Doctor
1999~2005

Research Associates

Dean Zaragoza, M.Sc., MBA (1998 - 2007)
Tamas Zakar, PhD (1991 - 1997)

Technicians

Post-Doctoral Fellows

Yuka Yamamoto ,M.D. (2008 - 2009) Shintaro Makino, M.D. (2005 - 2006)
Ichiro Yamamoto, Ph.D. (2003 - 2005)
Hisashi Yonemoto, M.D., (2002 - 2003)
Andrea Lines, Ph.D. (2000 - 2002)
Jacob Ross, Ph.D. (2000 - 2002)
Jocelynn Cook, Ph.D. (1997 - 2000)
Xu Xiong, Ph.D. (1997 - 2001)
Kathrine Peters, Ph.D. (1997 -1999)
Anna Radomski, M.D. (1995 - 1996)
Vera Boros, M.D. (1992 - 1995)
Drew W. Sadowsky, Ph.D. (1992 -1994)
Jonathon J. Hirst, Ph.D. (1991 - 1994)
David S.C. Lee, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C), (1986 - 1989)

Graduate Students

Stephen Reynolds, M.Sc. (2007)
Kathryn Brennan,Ph.D. (University of Nottingham 2006)
Shauna McGill, M.Sc. (2003)
Jason Beyea, Ph.D. (2005)
Gayle Hosford, Ph.D. (2002)
Maria Shallow, M.Sc. (2001)
Debra Sung, M.Sc. (1999)
Jane E. Mijovic,Ph.D. (1998)
Jacqueline Burghardt, Ph.D. (1998)
Fernando Teixeira, M.Sc. (1993)
Kim Koyanagi, M.Sc. (1993)
Zofia Smieja, M.Sc. (1992)
Frank Potestio, M.Sc. (1991)

Physiology Honours Students
(University of Alberta)

Omar Hajar(2010)
Shereen Nessim (2009)
Alicia Long (2009)
Kristin Bianchini (2008)
Amy Hegstrom(2008)
Geoff Brin (2007)
Carly Loomes (2006 -2007)
Jason Morin (2006)
Ashley Cripps (2006)
Elizabeth Hoeppner (2005)
Aaron MacDonald (2005)
Breanne McCook (2004)
Stephen Reynolds (2003)
Karen Kam (2003)
Julia Drager (2002)
Anke Schuurmans (2000 - 2001)
Kathryn Hagedorn (2001)
JoAnne Robinson (2000)
John Mireau (1998 -1999)
Kim Anderson (1998 - 1999)
Cian O’Kelly (1997)
Christine Tan (1996 - 1997)
Richard Beever (1995 -1996)
Catherine Morgan (1995 - 1996)
Travis Nairn (1993)

Summer Students
(Univeristy of Alberta)

Shereen Nessim (2010)
Alicia Long (2009, 2010)
Theo Mobach (2009)
Geoff Brin (2008)
Shivani Chaudry (2005, 2006)
Noreen Bhanji (2005)
Julia Drager (2003, 2004)
Kevin George (2004)
Breanne McCook (2004)
Kristine Kluthe (2003)
Karen Kam (2002, 2003)
Anke Schuurmans (2000, 2001, 2003)
Kathryn Hagedorn (2001)
Carmen Young (2000, 2001)
Jessica Lyons (1999, 2000)
Felicia Owokalu (1999)
Kristen Olson (1999, 2000, 2001)
Lisa Marco (1998, 1999)
Kim Anderson (1998)
Seema Seth (1997, 1998)
Wynne Leung (1997, 1998, 1999)
Christine Tan (1996)
Jordanka Angelova (1996, 1997)
Catherine Morgan (1995, 1996)
Travis Nairn (1994, 1995)
Randall Olsen (1993)
Cameron Oishi (1992)
Ronak Kanani (1992)

International Students

Martine Van Bennekom Medical Student, Maastricht, the Netherlands(2009)
Brechtje Verduijn Medical Student, Maastricht, the Netherlands(2007)
Inge Christiaens Medical Student, Maastricht, the Netherlands (2004)
Merel Klaassens Medical Student, Maastricht, the Netherlands (2001)
Sarah Williams Undergraduate Student, Adelaide, Austalia (2001)
Julie Staals Medical Student, Maastricht, the Netherlands (1999)