Department head and professor
Max Rady College of Medicine
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine
Room SR424 – 710 William Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0Z3
Chris Anderson, PhD
Research summary
Dr. Chris Anderson's research delves into the intricate molecular communication between the nervous and cardiovascular systems in the brain, aiming to uncover potential targets for therapeutic intervention in brain disorders and injuries. With one in three Canadians directly affected by neurological or psychiatric conditions, the financial strain of acute care underscores the urgency of his work.
His focus lies in understanding the cell biology of neurodegeneration, particularly examining how the brain and blood circulatory systems interact to influence key aspects of neurodegenerative processes. This includes investigating the role of the blood-brain barrier in maintaining the brain's microenvironment, as well as exploring mechanisms related to glioblastoma invasion and glioblastoma biology.
Dr. Anderson's innovative research approach has garnered substantial support from esteemed organizations such as the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and others. Leading the Manitoba Neuroscience Network, his team has a track record of producing successful researchers, leaders, and medical professionals. Under Dr. Anderson's guidance, they are advancing new therapies for brain diseases and injuries, marking an exciting period for researchers in the field.
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Research themes
Cell biology of neurodegeneration
Neurovascular coupling
Blood-brain barrier
Gial biology
Glioblastoma invasion
Research affiliations
Director and principal investigator, neuroscience research program, Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg
Research groups
Manitoba Neuroscience Network
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Keywords
- Blood-brain barrier
- Canadian Institutes for Health Research
- Cell biology
- Glioblastoma invasion
- Gial biology
- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- Kenneth Hughes New Investigator Award
- Manitoba Neuroscience Network
- Neurodegeneration
- Neurovascular coupling
Biography
Brief bio
Dr. Chris Anderson is a distinguished researcher and academic leader currently serving as a department head and professor in pharmacology and therapeutics at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. He also leads an interdisciplinary neuroscience research program at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg. With over $7 million in funding garnered since 2004, his research has made a significant impact on the understanding of brain diseases. Dr. Anderson's commitment to education is evident through his roles on various committees and the Senate at the University of Manitoba.
Cross-appointments
Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology
Education
PhD (Pharmacology and Therapeutics), University of Manitoba (1998)
Bachelor of Science, Simon Fraser University (1993)
Awards
2017
- Chapter of the Year Award in Outreach and Advocacy (Chapter President), Canadian Association for Neuroscience
2014
- University of Manitoba Merit Award for Research and Service
2013
- Publication of the Year Award, Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
2011
- Kenneth Hughes New Investigator Award, University of Manitoba
2005-2010
- New Investigator Award, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
2013-2018
- Manitoba Research Chair in Neurodegeneration, Research Manitoba
Contact us
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Max Rady College of Medicine
A205 Chown Bldg., 753 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada
204-789-3553