Principal Investigator: Peter K. Stys, MD, FRCP(C), FRSC

Research Goals: Understanding normal physiology and cellular/molecular injury mechanisms of axons, myelin and glial cells in the mammalian nervous system, as well as understanding pathways of neurodegeneration, with a particular focus on multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.

Techniques: Our lab utilizes diverse advanced laser-scanning microscopy methods, many of which are custom-designed and built, biochemical techniques and electrophysiology to investigate axon function and injury mechanisms. A major focus is on fluorescence spectroscopy and machine learning methods to gain deeper insight from environmentally-sensitive fluorescent probes. Browse the projects section to get an overview of the types of studies we are currently involved in. 

Opportunities: Our lab hosts trainees and staff at all levels, from undergraduate summer students, to post-docs to junior research faculty. If you are interested in joining our lab, please contact pkstys@gmail.com