MITO Innovation Scholars In Mitochondrial Health and Medicine

MITO INNOVATION SCHOLARS 2021

The MITO Innovation Scholars in Mitochondrial Health and Medicine represent a growing community of brilliant minds at the forefront of advancing mitochondrial health and medicine. As recipients of the prestigious MITO2i graduate scholarship, these scholars are dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of mitochondrial function and its profound impact on human health. United by a common passion for innovation, they form a dynamic network of trailblazers committed to pushing the boundaries of mitochondrial research.

Click below to learn more about this year’s funded projects!

Aadil Ali

Manipulation of Organ temperature and Metabolism for the Extension of Donor Lung Preservation Times

Marcelo Cypel, Institute of Medical Sciences, UofT, University Health Network

 

David Bodenstein

Novel approaches to eliminate mutant mitochondrial DNA and transplantation in patient-derived induced-pluripotent stem cells

Ana Andreazza, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto

Thomas Hurd, Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto

 

Swathi Jeedigunta

Determining the role of PolG1 in eliminating deleterious mitochondrial DNA from the female germline

Thomas Hurd, Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto

Ana Andreazza, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto

 

Sanna Masud

Mapping the genetic interactions of TAZ: towards a functional wiring diagram of the mitochondrion

Jason Moffat, Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto

Charlie Boone, Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto

Aleksandra Marakhovsakaia

Establishing a novel role of mental illnesses associated gene, Fxrlin regulation of mitochondrial function in cortical neurons. Potential relevance for the mitochondrial function dysregulation in psychiatric disorders

Martin Beaulieu, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto

Peter McPherson, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto

 

Mohamed Ariff Iqbal

The importance of mitochondrial dynamics in maintenance of neural stem cell function

Ruth Slack, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa

MITO2i extends heartfelt gratitude to Thomas Zachos for his unwavering support of MITO2i and the Graduate Student Scholarships. Through the generous contributions of the Zachos Chair, collaborative research partnerships, and the dedication of donors, MITO2i can sustain its mission of fostering groundbreaking research and providing invaluable funding opportunities for emerging scholars in mitochondrial health and medicine. Your support ensures that promising minds have the resources they need to advance crucial research in this vital field. Thank you, Thomas Zachos, for your ongoing commitment to mitochondrial innovation and scholarship.

FUNDING PARTNERSHIPS

MITO2i Graduate Student Scholarships of 2022, 2023, and 2024 were funded in part by:

The Hospital For Sick Children (SickKids)

SickKids, is Canada’s foremost pediatric research hospital. They provide child and family-centred care, facilitate scientific advancements, and are a leader in mitochondrial health research.

The University Health Network

The University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest health research organization and part of the University of Toronto, plays a pivotal role in facilitating collaborative research with Mito2i.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook is Canada’s largest trauma and veterans’ center. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Sunnybrook collaborates with Mito2i in supporting groundbreaking research. 

Unity Health Toronto

Unity Health consists of three locations, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital, and Providence Healthcare. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, Unity Health serves a diverse population in the Greater Toronto Area.