Michael Mowat, PhD

Research summary

Dr. Michael Mowat’s research focuses on the genetics of cancer, particularly breast cancer. His work includes studying drug resistance, metastasis, and the role of the DLC1 tumor suppressor gene family in cancer progression.

Research interests

• Genetics of breast cancer
• Identification of novel drug targets
• Mouse models of cancer
• Role of the DLC1 tumor suppressor gene family in breast cancer progression and metastasis

Research affiliations

• Senior scientist, Research Institute of Oncology and Hematology, CancerCare Manitoba
• Manitoba Breast Cancer Research Group

Brief bio

Dr. Michael Mowat is a professor emeritus in biochemistry and medical genetics at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. He is a senior scientist at the Research Institute of Oncology and Hematology, CancerCare Manitoba. Dr. Mowat received his PhD from the University of Alberta in 1979. His research primarily focuses on the genetics of breast cancer, drug resistance, and metastasis.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Alberta (1979)

Awards

2012

• University of Alberta, Alumni Honour Award

1985

• Career Investigator, Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation (now CancerCare Manitoba Foundation)