Savraj Grewal
Professor
PhD
Contact information
Preferred method of communication
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Samantha Veress
Email: shelf@ucalgary.ca
Office: 403-220-6553
Research and teaching
Area of Focus
- Cell tissue growth using Drosophila as a model system
Summary of Research
Our work focuses on the control of protein synthesis. Abnormal protein synthesis is often seen in cancer cells, and may contribute to the runaway growth characteristic of the disease. Using fruit fly genetics, we identify the genes that regulate protein synthesis, and we examine how these genes control growth.
Biography
Dr Savraj Grewal is a Professor at the University of Calgary and the Associate Director, Basic & Translational Research at the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute. Dr. Grewal obtained his BSc in Pharmacology from Kings College London, UK in 1992. He obtained his PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology from Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon in 2001. He then carried out postdoctoral research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Dr Grewal joined the faculty at the University of Calgary in 2007
