Dr. Donna Michelle Slater
Positions
Professor
Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
Co-Director
Cumming School of Medicine, Bachelor of Health Sciences
Child Health & Wellness Researcher
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Owerko Centre
Full Member
Inflammation Research Network
Contact information
Phone number
Office: 403.210.7660
Lab: 403.210.8844
Location
Office: HMRB277
Background
Educational Background
BSc Biochemistry, Coventry University, 1988
PhD Genetics, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, 1995
Research
Areas of Research
In obstetrics, abnormal or inappropriate myometrial contractions can cause major clinical problems such as pre-term labour or post-partum hemorrhage. Prostaglandins and their receptors have been widely implicated in the process of parturition, but underlying signaling pathways involved remain poorly understood. Our research focuses on the role and regulation of prostaglandin synthesis and prostaglandin receptor signaling within the uterus (and specifically the myometrial smooth muscle) during pregnancy and parturition.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| MDSC BIOL 501 | Principles and Mechanisms of Pharmacology | Fall |
| MDSC 508 | Honors Thesis and Research Communication | Fall & Winter |
| MDSC 755 | Special Topics in Pregnancy | Winter 2024 |
Awards
- CSM McLeod Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching, Cumming School of Medicine. 2021
- Killam Undergraduate Mentorship Award, University of Calgary. 2019
- Ziegler Endowment Award, Institute Child Maternal Health, 2009
- AHFMR Scholarship, 2007
- New Investigator Award, Medical Research Council UK. 2005
Publications
In the News
More Information
Eilidh Wood
MSc student
Sophie Smith
MSc student
Kylie Hornaday
PhD student
Melinda Wang
Lab manager (part-time)
Indira Alvarez
Research Assistant (P3 cohort)
Amy Bergeron
Research Nurse (P3 cohort)
Laurel Becker
HSC #2127
Email: laurel.becker@ucalgary.ca
Phone: 403.220.6617
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