NSERC Prizes
Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship
Alison McGuigan
Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Alison McGuigan is a leading figure in tissue engineering and disease modeling who is striving to revolutionize medical research. Based at the University of Toronto, her team's innovative approach harnesses advanced materials and engineering techniques to create artificial tissues that mimic human biology. These "tissues in a dish" serve as tools for drug development, offering insights into personalized medicine and disease prediction. McGuigan's groundbreaking TRACER platform, for instance, allows precise analysis of cell behavior in complex 3D structures, crucial for understanding diseases such as cancer and obesity. Her SPOT and GLAnCE platforms allow culture of patient-specific materials, to create tailored models for predicting treatment outcomes.
McGuigan's research advances scientific understanding about diseases and promises transformative impacts on healthcare. By refining these artificial tissue technologies, she is paving the way for personalized therapeutics and disease management strategies that are more effective and precise.
McGuigan’s work represents a significant leap towards a future where diseases can be detected earlier, treatments can be personalized with higher accuracy, and overall patient outcomes can be significantly improved. Her dedication and innovation are poised to inspire a new generation of researchers in the quest for better health solutions worldwide.
For additional information or to request photos of NSERC Prize winners, please contact Media Relations.
