Biomimetic Hydrogels for Target and Drug Discovery
Dr. Molly Shoichet
Professor, Chemical Engineering
University of Toronto
Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
Time: 1–2 p.m. EDT
Host: Dr. Darius Rackus
Location: In-person and virtual
Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Auditorium, and via Zoom
Refreshments will be served.
Lecture Takeaways
The main takeaways are as follows:
- 3D cell culture enables cell invasion.
- Cell invasion provides a new way to identify targets and drugs.
- Not all 3D is better – it’s important to use relevant biomimetic hydrogels.
Biography
Dr. Molly S. Shoichet is the Scientific Director of Precision Medicine, the Michael E. Charles Chair in Chemical Engineering and a chemical engineering professor at the University of Toronto. She served as Ontario’s first Chief Scientist and has been awarded numerous honours, including Fellow, Royal Society (UK), Fellow, National Academy of Engineering (USA), and NSERC Herzberg Gold Medal – Canada’s highest award for science/engineering. Dr. Shoichet’s research focuses on innovative 3D cell culture models for drug discovery and drug and cell delivery strategies to overcome central nervous system-related pathologies. She is a prolific entrepreneur, co-founding multiple spin-off companies, and a passionate advocate for translational research and science communication.
No sign-up is required. For more information, contact the iBEST coordinator at ibest@torontomu.ca.
